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# Old Erie Canal State Historic Park

Oneida · New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Visitor advisoryTrails & roads

### Empire State Trail work near Kimberlee Drive may interrupt travel

Applies to the named area

- [Chittenango–Canastota trail section near Kimberlee Drive](https://nyparks.org/parks/old-erie-canal-state-historic-park)Within Old Erie Canal State Historic Park

The Canal Corporation and State Parks are evaluating the Chittenango–Canastota segment of the Empire State Trail/Erie Canalway Trail near Kimberlee Drive for surface and embankment repair. The agency warns of possible temporary closures, maintenance vehicles and construction equipment.

**Visitor instructions:** Slow down and follow signs and flaggers on the affected trail section.

[Read the official notice: New York State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/old-erie-canal-state-historic-park)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

**Address**: Dewitt to Rome Dewitt/Rome, NY 13214

**Telephone**: [(315) 510-3421](tel:3155103421)

[Official park information](https://parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/old-erie-canal-state-historic-park)

We have not yet verified hours, entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=43.17148161&lon=-75.64802691)

## About Old Erie Canal State Historic Park

Old Erie Canal State Historic Park is listed in official public-land records for Oneida, New York and is managed by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

## Activities & facilities

[Biking ↗](https://nyparks.org/activities/biking)[Horseback riding ↗](https://nyparks.org/activities/horseback-riding)[Hiking ↗](https://nyparks.org/activities/hiking)Equestrian TrailsHiking TrailsEvent Rentals: Pavilions, Shelters

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/old-erie-canal-state-historic-park)

## Read before you roam.

[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Check New York trail closures and detours

Use named trail notices and current agency pages to plan a route without treating an area closure as a whole-park closure.

Read the guide](https://nyparks.org/guides/new-york-trail-closures-and-detours)[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Plan a New York park day

Find a destination, check its managing agency, and confirm the entrance, reservations, notices and weather.

Read the guide](https://nyparks.org/guides/planning-a-new-york-park-day)

## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 27, 2026.

- [New York State Parks visitor directory](https://parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks) · Oct 27, 2026

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