Finger Lakes Rail Riders — Attraction in Town of Benton

I’m a person to leave an honest review and I’m sorry that I can not give this a five star review. We were very disappointed in what we thought would be a wonderful experience. There was my husband and myself and our son, so we had to pay for two cars making this a ridiculously high priced experience. We pedaled extremely slow, in a straight line through cornfields which left scenery and experience to be desired. We could have walked faster than we were pedaling, that was likely because we only went 2.5miles of track, where we then turned around and made the very short, and did I say slow?, pedal back through the same cornfields. Three stars because the owners and employees were wonderful. But the experience would be so much better on a much longer section of rail in a much more scenic area. There was a line of bikes so you could only pedal as fast as the front car which consisted of a guide telling unnecessary trivia, and this set the pace for the rest of the cars. We did not find the trivia helpful or interesting, unfortunately. I suppose we anticipated this as much more of a fun and moderate paced adventure. That it definitely was not. This turned out to be a very sedate experience all around. With miles and miles of rail track around the country we expected a much more substantial ride. It left us with little desire to try this again...

I love rail biking. This was our first time in the Watkins glen/ penn yan area and we were looking for something fun to do. The bikes were great, very comfortable and easy to use. They had a strap for your cell phone so you wouldn’t drop it, basket for your things and an umbrella in case of rain or a lot of sun. They also provided a bottle of water which was super nice of them. There were bathrooms at the beginning and end of the ride which were clean and well taken care of. Thank you! The ride out was very slow paced. Kept having to break so we didn’t hit the people in front of us. Ride back was more comfortable. Sit in the back so you can ride back to the yard at your own pace. Our guide Harmony was awesome. She offered a lot of great information on the history of the area and told some cute funny jokes. It truly was the staff that makes this well worth it. Everyone was so up beat, friendly, and professional.The owner recommended oak hill foods/ cafe to us which we loved so thank you for that. The bike ride was through farm lands and the whole area is super beautiful, fall foliage makes it that much better. I would highly recommend and will do it again if we are...

Our group of ten "silver citizens" had an absolutely delightful experience with Finger Lakes Rail Riders! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by a wonderful crew, particularly Kathy and Venessa, who were exceptionally friendly and accommodating.

The weather was perfect, enhancing our ride through the beautiful Finger Lakes region. The scenery along the route was interesting, and we enjoyed taking in the picturesque landscapes at a leisurely pace. The ride was both fun and relaxing, with just the right amount of activity—not too exerting for our group.

What made the experience even more enjoyable was the rich history (and uhm, corny jokes) shared by Vanessa along the way. The crew’s knowledge and storytelling brought the past to life, adding a fascinating layer to the scenic ride.

Overall, our trip with Finger Lakes Rail Riders was a fantastic adventure. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and enjoyable outing. Thank you, Kathy and Venessa, for making our day...