Erie Canal

The Old Erie Canal State Historic Park drifts gently through Madison County, carrying with it a sense of history that still feels alive.

Walk or bike sections of the Empire State Trail and Erie Canalway Trail, where towpaths invite easy miles and quiet moments– several areas also have footbridges that aid access for visitors to view the remnants of stone aqueducts. Watch paddlers pass through on the waterway, or pause on a bench to take in the calm waters and sky.

Old Erie Canal
Hiking
Madison County has some of the best easy to moderate hiking trails nearby!
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Bicycling
From rolling hills and glacier-carved valleys to flat farm land and Oneida Lake, the bicycling routes of Madison County will take…
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Fishing in Madison County
Drop your line in the waters of Madison County and reel in a variety of species.
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Golfing
Ready to work on your game or just enjoy the great outdoors with your golf friends?
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A family of 6 gathers around an outdoor fireplace to roast marshmallows on sticks.
Camping
A snowy scene with two children on snowshoes. One child is standing in a blue coat, while the other in a green coat is taking off running through the snow.
Winter Sports
Hikers gather near the bridge at the Chittenango Falls waterfall in autumn. The water is calm at the base of the waterfall, allowing children to play and adults enjoy the fall colors in nature.
Waterfalls of Madison County
An aerial view of Cazenovia Lake in summertime. The skies and water are blue and one boat is gliding through the calm waters.
Lakes