The trails are fairly flat, which makes this an easy ride and a safe one. There are many places along the way where you can stop for refreshments or a meal. The one downside is that a lot of the rest room facilities are porta-potties. This can be a problem for us females. For this reason, I try to plan a stop for a small meal along the way in a real restaurant with a REAL REST ROOM.
In Sagamore, at the end of the Canal Trail, is a fantastic restaurant with great views called Horizons on Sunset Bay. I highly recommend you make this the end of your cycling trip, as you may be tempted to partake in a tempting large meal and and alcoholic beverage. You may not be up to cycling back down the canal afterward. I speak from the voice of experience! We did it--however, we were not HAPPY CYCLERS!
There is a lot of traffic on the cape in the summer months, which makes cycling all the more appealing.
You can really enjoy the cape and stay within a family budget.