Transportation for New York's Long-Distance Trails
Point-to-point shuttle logistics for cyclists and hikers—ride one way while we handle your transportation, gear, and route coordination.
Serving the Erie Canalway Trail, Empire State Trail, and Adirondack routes.
Built for Cyclists, Hikers & Adventure Travelers
APoint Shuttle Service specializes in transporting people and gear across New York State's long-distance trails. We design custom point-to-point routes so riders and hikers can complete multi-day trips without the logistical burden of vehicle staging.
Trails We Support
We provide transportation across New York's most significant trail systems.
Erie Canalway Trail
Albany to Buffalo multi-day routes spanning 360+ miles across the heart of New York State.
Empire State Trail
Statewide cycling corridor connecting communities from New York City to the Canadian border.
Northville–Placid Trail
Through-hiker logistics for the iconic 138-mile wilderness trail through the Adirondacks.
Custom routes available anywhere in New York State.
Important: APoint is the only fully livery-insured shuttle service supporting through-hikers on the Northville–Placid Trail.
Our Impact
Riders served annually
States represented by guests
Average trip duration
Annual economic impact in rural communities
Vehicles removed from trail access points yearly
Ride the Canal. We Handle the Logistics.
The Erie Canalway Trail spans more than 360 miles across New York State. Completing it requires coordinated transportation between endpoints.
APoint provides dedicated shuttle support so cyclists can experience the route as intended—point-to-point, without retracing their path.
Simple, Reliable Logistics
Tell us your route and schedule
Share your starting point, destination, dates, and any special gear requirements.
We design your shuttle plan
Our team builds a custom logistics plan tailored to your exact route and timeline.
We transport you and your gear
Show up, ride, and let us handle the vehicle positioning and gear transfers.
You complete your trip stress-free
Focus on the trail. We've got everything else covered.
Additional Transportation Services
Airport Transfers
Reliable transportation to and from Albany International Airport. Comfortable vehicles, on-time arrivals.
Wedding Transportation
Guest shuttle coordination for venues across the Adirondack region. Venue loop logistics handled seamlessly.
Corporate & Private Travel
Professional transportation for business events, retreats, and private group travel across New York State.
Why APoint
20+ Years Experience
Professional driving and logistics experience across New York State.
Deep Route Knowledge
Intimate familiarity with Adirondack and statewide trail systems and access points.
Direct Communication
Speak directly with your driver. No call centers, no intermediaries.
Proven Reliability
Track record of flawless execution under complex, multi-day logistics.
Purpose-Built Service
Designed from the ground up for long-distance trail transportation.
Parks & Trails New York
Advocacy Partner
Evergreen Bicycle Works
Service Partner
The Mountaineer
Retail Partner
What Travelers Say
"APoint got my bike to the starting point and moved my bags to each overnight stop while I rode. I just focused on the trail — they handled everything behind the scenes. Couldn't have done a point-to-point without them."
Beth S.
Upstate New York
Erie Canalway Trail · Point-to-Point Ride
"Finding insured transportation for the NPT isn't easy—APoint is the only service that understood what through-hikers actually need. They picked me up at the trailhead right on time after five days in the wilderness. Completely reliable."
James T.
Boston, Massachusetts
Northville–Placid Trail · 5-Day Through-Hike
"Our group had the route all planned — we just needed someone reliable to handle the logistics. APoint shuttled our gear between stops every day without a hitch. Everyone agreed it made the whole trip so much more enjoyable."
Erie Canal Cycling Group
Albany, New York
Erie Canal Trail · Albany to Buffalo, 7 Days