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Orientation Day

Check-in begins at Wagner College on Staten Island. Feel free to arrive early and explore the city before orientation starts at 5 p.m.

CAMP: Wagner College
1 Campus Rd, Staten Island, NY 10301

Day 2: Somers to Rhinebeck

Miles: 79 miles
Elevation: 2,628 feet
GPS*: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38725829
*Note: Route files are subject to change before departure. Final files will be emailed to you in July.  

Here’s what’s in store for day two of #ESR23:

• Head northeast through the towns of Westchester and Dutchess counties, past Vassar College.
• Take an optional detour to the Walkway Over the Hudson for a photo opportunity.
• Trek past the FDR Presidential Library, Vanderbilt Museum and Staatsburg State Historic Site
• Camp at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, home of the largest six-day agricultural fair in New York State.

CAMP:
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
Dutchess County
6636 U.S. 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572

Day 3: Rhinebeck to Albany

Miles: 78 miles
Elevation: 2,938 feet
GPS*: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40374561
*Note: Route files are subject to change before departure. Final files will be emailed to riders in July.  

Here’s what’s in store for day three of #ESR23:

• Continue along the Hudson River to the Erie Canal.
• Rest at the Discover Albany Visitor Center in Albany.
• Embark on the final nine miles to camp at the Shaker Heritage Site, where the Shaker religion was first founded in the United States.

CAMP:
Shaker Heritage Society
Albany County
25 Meeting House Rd, Albany, NY 12211

Day 4: Albany to Utica

Miles: 100 miles
Elevation: 2,175 feet
GPS*: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38153702
*Note: Route files are subject to change before departure. Final files will be emailed to riders in July.  

It’s century day! Here’s what’s in store on day four as our road warriors tackle 100 miles for #ESR23:

• Ride along the Mohawk River and the historic Erie Canal through small towns and villages until you make it to Utica, New York.
• Stop at the official halfway point of the ESR adventure. Stage a photoshoot with picture frames and fun celebratory props!

Arrive at camp in Utica and celebrate your accomplishment during the evening programming.

CAMP:
Donovan Middle School
Oneida County
1701 Noyes St, Utica, NY 13502

Day 5: Utica to Weedsport

Miles: 84.1 miles
Elevation: 2,034 feet
GPS*: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40374481
*Note: Route files are subject to change before departure. Final files will be emailed to riders in July.  

Here’s what’s in store for day five of #ESR23:

• Experience breakfast at the famous Flo’s Diner, home of the Ten Cent Coffee.
• Pass through the picturesque surroundings of Oneida Lake.
• Arrive at camp at Weedsport Speedway, home of the dirt racetrack, for a party with live music and good spirit.

CAMP:
Weedsport Speedway
Ontario County
1 Speedway Drive #415, Weedsport, NY 13166

Day 6: Weedsport to Spencerport (brought to you by Batavia Downs)

Miles: 82.7 miles
Elevation: +1,988 feet
GPS*: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40441185
*Note: Route files are subject to change before departure. Final files will be emailed to riders in July.  

Almost to the finish line! Here’s what’s in store for the penultimate day of #ESR23:

• Continue west along the Erie Canal through Lyons, Palmyra, Fairport and Pittsford.
• Take a quick stop at Pittsford Farms Dairy & Bakery for an afternoon ice cream.
• Continue your ride until you arrive at camp at the American Legion Post in Spencerport.

CAMP:
Ferris Goodrich American Legion Post 330
Monroe County
691 Trimmer Road, Spencerport, NY 14559

DAY 7: Spencerport to Niagara Falls (brought to you by Destination Niagara USA)

Miles: 75.4 miles
Elevation: +1,724 feet
GPS*: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38070478
*Note: Route files are subject to change before departure. Final files will be emailed to riders in July.  

The final leg of #ESR23! Here’s what’s in store during the final stretch:

• Continue west through Brockport, Albion and Medina.
• Break for lunch in Lockport and take an optional stop at Lake Effect Ice Cream.
• Ride through the scenic countryside as you take in wine country.
• Arrive at DeVeaux Woods State Park and gather for a police-escorted ride to the finish line celebration down Old Falls Street in Niagara Falls.
• Enjoy the celebration and a short post-ride program! Walk to the falls for a group photo and your signature victory pose.

Finish line:

Old Falls Street USA
101 Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303