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Albany Pine Bush Preserve | 518-456-0655 | |
Albany Pine Bush Preserve, 3,200-acres in size, is a nature preserve offering more than 18 miles of trails, located at 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 in Albany County.
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Corning Preserve | 518-434-2489 | |
Albany Corning Preserve and Jennings Landing is located along the Hudson River at Albany, NY 12207 in Albany County. The Corning Preserve Ramp is at I-787. Jennings Landing is located at 1 Quay Street. more . . . | ||
Mohawk-Hudson Bike Path | 518-783-2760 | |
The Mohawk Trail Bikeway, travels eastward along the Mohawk River from the Town of Niskayuna, through Colonie, Cohoes, and Watervliet, and along the Hudson River to the Corning Preserve in the City of Albany.
"The first leg of the Mohawk Trail Bikeway, a 5.5 mile section constructed on the abandoned New York Central Railroad bed, stretches along the Mohawk River westward from the Town Park to the Niskayuna town line. Locally, bicycling enthusiasts can travel eastward along the Mohawk River from the Town of Niskayuna, through Colonie, Cohoes, and Watervliet, and along the Hudson River to the Corning Preserve in the City of Albany.Historically, Colonie's Bike Path is the old right-of-way of the former Troy-Schenectady Rail-road. It was primarily a passenger line but was also a hauler of freight, such as straw, ice, and sugar beets from nearby farms. Just beyond the Niskayuna Town Line, about .3 of a mile, is the old Railroad Station which the Shakers helped to build so they could ship their brooms, seeds, canned goods and agricultural products across the country. Today, the path is used every season by joggers, bikers, walkers, skaters, birders, photographers, and nature lovers." website and more . . . | ||
Mohawk-Hudson Bike/Hike Trail - Albany to Cohoes Section | 518-434-5699 | |
Mohawk-Hudson Bike/Hike Trail - Albany to Cohoes Section, offering a biking, hiking and walking trail is located north of Boat Launch At Huson River in Albany County.
For map and source of information visit D&H Canal Heritage Alliance "If it were not for a few vantage points along the trail overlooking the City of Cohoes, you would be unaware of traveling through the river city at the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers. Side trips to the historic mills, Cohoes Falls overlook, and other historic sites are enjoyable and educational. more . . . | ||
Tivoli Lake Preserve | 518-434-5699 | |
Tivoli Lake Preserve, 80-acres in size, is located at Livingston Ave. and Judson Street, Albany, NY 12206 in the Capital District. Tivoli Preserve is the largest rural preserve in the City of Albany; boasting one of the largest urban parks in the State, after Central Park in Manhattan and Tivoli Lake Preserve,
From Albany: "Located along the North side of Albany, close to the West Hill and Arbor Hill neighborhoods, this 80-acre park was established in 1975 by Mayor Erastus Corning II and the City of Albany's Common Council. The Tivoli Lake Preserve is home to many natural attractions. This includes a variety of different wildflower and animal species, trails for walking and running, and a lake for fishing and observing wildlife. The Patroon Creek, which is approximately 7 miles long, also flows through the Preserve." website and more . . . | ||
Washington Park | 518-434-4524 | |
Washington Park, 84-acres in size, offering picnicking, fishing, festivals, concerts and events, is located at 35 Willett Street at State Street, Albany, NY 12210 in the Capital District.
"Albany New York is a haven for outdoor activity, including strolling, jogging, picnicking, fishing, site seeing, bird watching, you name it. The park is also a year round hotspot for many popular special events, displays and concerts. Washington Park is among the most beautifully sculpted and well-maintained parks in the Capital Region. It contains over 100 species of trees, including intriguing bonsai trees as well as gigantic oaks. The annual Tulip Festival, one of Albany’s most celebrated and well-known events, finds its home each year in Washington Park." website and more . . . |
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Long Path Trail 27 - 31: Hiking / Biking Northern Catskills | ||
Long Path Trail 27 - 31: Hiking / Biking Northern Catskills
"As the Long Path heads west and then north, the tall mountains of the Catskills are soon left behind; they become lower and lower until they are mere hills standing above the plain. Much of the trail now parallels the Schoharie Valley, an important route into the Catskills from points north. Early Dutch settlers made their homes here; there are many reminders of their past in the names of the places one passes. A major feature of the area is the reservoir complex maintained by the New York State Power Authority. In addition to hydroelectric power, the Schoharie Reservoir is a member of the great Catskill water reservoirs that supply distant New York City with clean drinking water." more . . . | ||
Long Path Trail 32 - 36: Hiking / Biking Capital District | ||
Long Path Trail 32 - 36: Hiking / Biking Capital District
"These northern sections of the Long Path slope down from the edge of the Catskills into the Mohawk River Valley. The hills of the western sections give way to gentle rises and falls shaped by glaciers and water punctuated by sharp cliffs of escarpments formed by tilted rock layers. Most of the lands have been settled for a long time and have remained productive farm or forest. Much of the trail passes through nature that has been coerced by civilization to behave in certain ways, either by being farmed for generations, or used as a managed forest for the supply of lumber." more . . . | ||
Mid-Hudson Bicycle Club | 845-625-4151 | |
Mid-Hudson Bicycle Club (MHBC) is a recreational club founded in 1966. Its goal is to enhance member's enjoyment of cycling by offering organized rides and activities and various informational programs. The club promotes and encourages cycling by providing safe, pleasant opportunities to bicycle. Membership is open to anyone interested in cycling, from a beginning cyclist up to an expert. website and more . . . |
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Black Bridge Trail - Rails to Trails | ||
The Black Bridge Trail connects the communities of Waterford, Cohoes, and Green Island just north of Albany in eastern New York. As it parallels Delaware Avenue, it is sometimes referred to as the Delaware Avenue Trail. The trail was completed in 2011 and its centerpiece was the rehabilitation of the former Delaware & Hudson Railroad Bridge, built in the 1890s, that spans the Mohawk River.
Rails to Trails - Black Bridge Trail Distance: 2.1 miles Difficulty: Easy, good for small children Trail surface: Asphalt website and more . . . | ||
Colonie Mohawk River Park and Pool | 518-783-2760 | |
Colonie Mohawk River Park and Pool, a 160-acre park, offering a playground, playing fields, basketball courts, and more activities, is located at 71 Schermerhorn Road, Cohoes, NY 12047 in Albany County.
About Colonie Mohawk River Park and Pool: "This park and pool was opened in the Summer of 1967 and is located along the Mohawk River, approximately 2.5 miles north of the Latham Traffic Circle. The 160 acre park contains an Olympic size pool with diving area, training pool, bath house, two pavilions, picnic facilities, tennis courts, playground equipment, Town Pool nature trails, covered bridge, and cross-country ski trails. It also has five softball fields, and a football field - home to Latham Lassies Softball and North Colonie Pop Warner Football. website and more . . . |
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Mohawk Riverside Landing Park | 518-783-2760 | |
The Mohawk Riverside Landing Park, 12.3-acres in size, is located at 4071 River Road, Latham, NY 12110 in Albany County.
From Mohawk Riverside Park: "Colonie's newest park, Mohawk Riverside Landing Park, is located on River Road in Latham near the Niskayuna border. Constructed in 2013, this peaceful, 12.3-acre passive park connects to the Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Path and features scenic views, picnic tables, and restrooms. The park was built by the Town at the site of the former Latham Water Treatment Plant, which had been vacant for decades. Following demolition of the plant, the Town repurposed the site as a park, with new landscaping, plantings, trees, and parking." website and more . . . |
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Crossings of Colonie Park | 518-438-5741 | |
The Crossings of Colonie, a 130-acre passive park, offering playground, playing fields, and basketball courts, is located at 580 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville, NY 12211 in Albany County.
About Crossings of Colonie: "Welcome to The Crossings. Whether you are a town resident looking for an extraordinary setting in which to walk, bike, fly a kite or enjoy a relaxing picnic with friends or family, or a local company seeking a tranquil, yet convenient location to hold an important business meeting, The Crossings of Colonie has it all. Situated in the heart of Colonie just a stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle of Wolf Road, the 130 acre passive park features a pond, acres of meadows, marshy wetlands and extensive wooded and wildflower areas - all of which are connected by 6.5 miles of multiuse trails for walking, running, biking and in-line skating that wind across the natural landscape. The Crossings of Colonie is a place that must be visited and explored to truly appreciate its peacefulness, diversity and beauty." website and more . . . |
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John Boyd Thacher State Park | 518-872-1237 | |
Thacher State Park aka John Boyd Thacher State Park, is located at 1 Hailes Cave Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186 in Albany County and the Capital District of New York.
"Thacher State Park is situated along the Helderberg Escarpment, one of the richest fossil-bearing formations in the world. Even as it safeguards six miles of limestone cliff-face, rock-strewn slopes, woodland and open fields, the park provides a marvelous panorama of the Hudson-Mohawk Valleys and the Adirondack and Green Mountains. The park has volleyball courts, playgrounds, ball fields and numerous picnic areas with nine shelters that can be reserved. Interpretive programs are offered year-round, including guided tours of the famous Indian Ladder Trail. There are over 25 additional miles of trails for summer hiking and mountain biking, and winter cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, and snowmobiling. website and more . . . |
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Schuyler Flatts Cultural Park | 518-783-2760 | |
Schuyler Flatts Cultural Park, 43-acres in size, is located at 595 Broadway, Watervliet, NY 12189 in Albany County.
From Schuyler Flatts Cultural Park: "The Schuyler Flatts Cultural Park has recently opened for public use. The park is located in Menands, off of Rt. 32, between the Village of Menands and the City of Watervliet. This site was selected for the park, as it is rich in local history.The park is a 43-acre site that is maintained by the Parks and Recreation Department. It is expected that this site will be used as an educational resource for student and teachers. The open fields within the park will serve as areas for reenactments of different periods of history that occurred at the Flatts." website and more . . . |
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Find up-to-date list of biking trails in the Hudson Valley of New York. Review the best places to go biking in the Hudson Valley. Easily find places to bike by location. Biking trails are listed by town, village, or hamlet, within county in the lower-Hudson Valley, mid-Hudson Valley, and upper-Hudson Valley. Learn about the many biking trails in Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, Westchester, and Ulster counties. Experience biking at its best at www.HudsonValleyAttractions.com where you will find biking paths and bike trails to satisfy all levels of bikers. Plan a family biking trip. Kids love to spend time out and about with their family; especially if you pack a delicious picnic lunch for the family to enjoy during your family day out. Be sure to pack plenty of water, healthy snacks, and your biking gear. Visit Biking Trails | Bike Paths; select a bike trail that matches your level of experience. Experienced bikers will find many challenging bike rides. Beginners and moderate bikers will also find many trails suitable for their level of expertise. Enjoy a day out biking in the Hudson Valley. A day outdoors, surrounded by nature, can be satisfying while providing great exercise. Also, enjoy the fun of going somewhere by bike. Biking provides a fun method of transportation that affords many health benefits. You can bike off main roads and find great biking paths in country settings filled with beautiful landscapes and nature. Also enjoy the thrill of going somewhere without car fumes and noise. Biking is an invigorating and liberating experience that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Children and teens can enjoy biking with their grandparents; giving everyone an opportunity to have a fun day out and learn more about each other. In warm weather, pack a picnic, find a beautiful setting, and enjoy a picnic surrounded by nature. Health Benefits of BikingRiding a bike is good for your health and is lots of fun. Biking offers many opportunities to get in shape and get healthy. Biking can help protect you from depression, diabetes, heart attacks, obesity, strokes, and it is believed that biking can also protect you from some cancers. Riding a bike is a healthy, low-impact form of exercise and is safe for people of all ages that are in generally good health. Regular biking stimulates and improves your heart, lungs and circulation while reducing your risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Biking trails are often surrounded by fresh air, trees, the sounds of birds, small animals, and the wonderful breadth of nature. Hudson Valley biking offers a wide range of places to go biking for all levels of bikers. The beginning biker, intermediate, and experienced biker can find places to bike that are suitable to their level of expertise. Plan a day, weekend, or vacation in the Hudson Valley where you can experience the best biking has to offer. Take a short bike trip or plan a more challenging biking trip along scenic landscapes; and immerse yourself in the great outdoors.
Biking with KidsBiking is ranked among the best activities for kids and most kids really enjoy biking. When planning a biking trip, let the child's ability guide you. Some kids are more comfortable on a bike than others, so when selecting a bike trail include your children when selecting a bike trail.Benefits of biking with kids are many. Biking allows you to share an experience or adventure with your child where you can discover nature as you bike one of many excellent Hudson Valley biking paths. Biking benefits include breathing fresh air, nature study where you learn about birds, small animals, wild flowers, trees, and more about the natural world around us. You can work together with your child to map out and determine the biking route that best suits you and your child's ability. Show them maps with biking trails and teach them how to read these biking maps. In addition to the many benefits listed above, biking is good for your mental and physical health, and biking is mostly a free activity. Biking is within reach of most people that are reasonably healthy, regardless of financial circumstances. Involve your child in the planning stages of preparing a family biking trip. Select a trail together, and then create a simple map that your child can read while on the trail. You can also teach the child how to read trail markers. If your child is not initially interested in biking, you may want to reward your child at the end of a bike for helping to find the biking markers and the way forward or back to home base. This added incentive may encourage your child to enjoy the biking experience. During the preparation phase of the bike, give children a list of biking essentials and let them pack their own biking bag or backpack. The backpack should include gear similar to your own such as a whistle, rainwear, compass, and first-aid kit. In addition to involving the children in adventures of biking they will feel grownup and responsible as you work together to make the bike trip a success. When collecting supplies for your bike trip, always include plenty of water, healthy snacks that your child enjoys, and a map that your child can read. Involve them in decisions of where to bike as you would involve another adult. Here are some suggestions toward building a successful biking experience with kids: Boating area - Boating at Fahnestock State Park Fishing pond - Fishing in Hudson River Valley Nature Museum - Trailside Museum in Pound Ridge Picnic area - Picnicking in Hudson River Valley Zoo (Bear Mountain) - Bear Mountain Attractions The most important thing to remember is that biking should be fun. Don't stress if you cannot complete your biking trip, or if it starts to rain, or if it's too hot. Just enjoy the time you have together. These memories will last a lifetime for both you, your children, and your whole family. Biking in Westchester County Biking in Rockland County
Enjoy many of the best biking trails in Westchester County offering some of the most beautiful trails and excellent biking opportunities for beginning bikers, intermediate bikers; and experienced bikers looking for a challenge. Although Westchester borders New York City, it offers many beautiful places to bike that are secluded from noise and pollution. Westchester abounds with stunning mountain, lake, and Hudson River landscapes. Immerse yourself in the natural world and plan a day biking the trails of Westchester County. Biking in Bedford and Pound Ridge: Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Biking trails in Bronxville: Bronx River Pathway Biking trails in Cortlandt Manor: Croton Gorge Park & Historic Croton Dam Biking trails in Dobbs Ferry: Old Croton Aqueduct State Park Biking trails in Mount Pleasant: Graham Hills Mountain Bike Trail Biking trails in Mount Pleasant: Graham Hills Park Biking trails in Ossining: Kitchawan Preserve Biking trails in Peekskill: Blue Mountain Bike Trail Biking trails in Peekskill: Blue Mountain Reservation Biking trails in Peekskill: Depew Park Biking trails in Valhalla: Bronx River Greenway Biking trails in Valhalla: Bronx River Parkway Reservation Biking trails in Valhalla: Kensico Dam Plaza Biking trails in Northern Westchester: North County Trailway Biking trails in Southern Westchester: South County Trailway Biking trails in Yonkers: Sprain Ridge Mountain Bike Trail Biking trails in Yonkers: Tibbetts Brook Park and Pool Biking trails in Yorktown Heights: Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park Rockland Biking Trails Rockland offers biking trails for all levels of bikers. Beginner, intermediate, and experienced bikers can find bike trails at the following parks and locations. Biking trails in Bear Mountain: Bear Mountain Park Biking trails in Bear Mountain: Perkins Point Biking trails in Haverstraw: Haverstraw Beach State Park Biking trails in Nyack: Hook Mountain State Park Biking trails in Nyack: Nyack Beach State Park Biking trails in Rockland County: 7 Lakes Scenic Drive Biking trails in Rockland County: Anthony Wayne Recreation Area Biking trails in Rockland County: Harriman State Park Biking trails in Rockland County: Long Path Trail: Hiking Hudson Palisades Biking trails in Rockland County: Sebago Cabin Camp - Harriman State Park Biking trails in Rockland County: Silver Mine - Harriman State Park Biking trails in Rockland County: Tallman Mountain State Park Biking trails in Valley Cottage: Rockland Lake State Park Biking Trails in the mid-Hudson Valley Biking in Putnam County Biking in Orange County Biking in Dutchess County Biking in Ulster County
Biking Trails in the mid-Hudson Valley include: Biking trails in Putnam where state parks and rail-trails offer miles of biking paths for the beginning, intermediate and advanced bikers. Check this list of places to bike in Putnam County. Biking trails in Carmel: Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park Biking trails in Putnam County: Putnam Trailway Orange County Biking Trails Biking Trails in the mid-Hudson Valley include : Biking in Orange County offering beginner to advanced biking trails for all levels of bikers. Check for places to bike in Orange County, New York. Biking trails in Orange County: Harriman State Park in Orange County Biking trails in Newburgh: Chadwick Lake Park Bike Trail Biking trails in Tuxedo Park: Sterling Forest State Park On-Road Bicycle Routes in Orange County Find list of several on-road bicycle routes in Orange County. Remember that bicyclists are required to learn and obey the same laws as motorists. On-road Bicycle Route 17: State Bicycle Route 17 On-road Bicycle Route 208: State Bicycle Route 208 On-road Bicycle Route 209: State Bicycle Route 209 On-road Bicycle Route 9: State Bicycle Route 9 Dutchess County Biking Trails Biking Trails in the mid-Hudson Valley also include Biking in Dutchess County offering beginner, moderate, and advanced biking paths for all levels of bikers. Check this list of places to bike in Dutchess, New York. Experienced bikers can find great biking in Dutchess: Biking trails in Beacon: Hudson Highlands State Park Biking trails in Dutchess: Clarence Fahnestock State Park, Dutchess County Biking trails in Millerton Village: Taconic State Park, Rudd Pond Area Biking trails in Fishkill: Fishkill Ridge Biking trails in Pleasant Valley: James Baird State Park Biking trails in Staatsburg: Mills Norrie State Park Biking trails in Staatsburg: Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park Biking trails in Wappingers Falls: Bowdoin Park Shorter bikes for the beginning biker and intermediate biker include Biking trails in Beacon: Long Dock Park Biking trails in Beacon: Madam Brett Park Biking trails in Dutchess: Harlem Valley Rail Trail - Dutchess Biking trails in Pawling: Lakeside Park Biking trails in Poughkeepsie: Quiet Cove Riverfront Park Biking trails in Poughkeepsie: Walkway Over The Hudson Biking trails in Red Hook: Poets' Walk Park Biking trails in Staatsburg: Staatsburg State Historic Site Ulster County Biking Trails Biking Trails in the mid-Hudson Valley also include Biking in Ulster County offering beginner, moderate, and advanced biking paths for all levels of bikers. Check this list of biking in Ulster County, New York. Whatever your biking skill, you'll find trails to bike. Find places to go biking in Ulster. Biking trails in Esopus: Black Creek Preserve Biking trails in Esopus: Esopus Meadows Preserve Biking trails in Esopus: Shaupeneak Ridge Biking trails in Highland: Franny Reese State Park Biking trails in Highland: Walkway Over The Hudson Biking trails in Kerhonkson: Minnewaska State Park Biking trails in Kingston: Sleightsburgh Park Biking trails in New Paltz: Dutchess Rail Trail Biking trails in New Paltz: Mohonk Mountain House - Day pass forbiking Biking trails in Ulster: Catskill Forest Preserve Biking trails in Ulster: Hudson Highlands Biking and biking trails in Ulster: Catskill Forest Preserve Day Biking Trails Biking rails in Ulster: Hudson Highlands - Easy to challenging bikes The upper-Hudson Valley offers biking for all levels of bikers at Biking in Columbia County. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced bikers will find many biking paths and trails. Check for places to go hinking in Columbia.
Biking trails in Ancram: Lake Taghkanic State Park Biking trails in Hudson Valley: Hudson Highlands Biking trails in Copake Falls: Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area Shorter bikes for the beginning biker and intermediate biker include Biking trails in Columbia: Harlem Valley Rail Trail Biking trails in Hudson Valley: Hudson Highlands Biking trails in Copake Falls: Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area Biking trails in Hudson: Harrier Hill Park Biking trails in Hudson: Olana State Historic Site The mid-Hudson Valley offers biking for all levels of bikers at Biking in Greene County. Find trails for the beginner, intermediate, or advanced biker, Check for places to bike in Greene.
Biking trails in Greene: Catskill Forest Preserve - Greene Biking trails in Hunter: Kaaterskill Falls Shorter bikes for the beginning biker and intermediate biker include Biking trails in Greene: RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary Biking trails in Catskill: Thomas Cole "Historic Site" Biking trails in Coxsackie: Four Mile Point "Scenic Hudson Valley" Biking trails in Greene: Hudson Highlands The upper-Hudson Valley offers biking for all levels of bikers at Biking in Rensselaer County. Find trails at all levels for the beginner, intermediate, or advanced biker, Check for places to bike in Rensselaer.
Biking trails in Cherry Plain: Cherry Plain State Park Biking trails in Grafton: Grafton Lakes State Park Biking trails in Schodack Landing: Schodack Island State Park Shorter bikes for beginning and intermediate bikers include Biking trails in Cherry Plain: Cherry Plain State Park Biking trails in Grafton: Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site Biking trails in Troy: Frear Park Biking trails in Troy: Prospect Park The upper-Hudson Valley offers biking for all levels of bikers at Biking in Albany County. Whether a beginner, intermediate, or advanced biker, you will find many trails at all levels. Check for places to bike in Albany.
Biking trails in East Berne: Thompson's Lake Campground Biking trails in Voorheesville: John Boyd Thacher State Park Biking trails in Delmar: Five Rivers Environmental Education Center Shorter bikes for the beginning biker and intermediate biker include Biking trails in Voorheesville: John Boyd Thacher State Park Biking trails in Cohoes: Fall View Park - Cohoes Biking trails in Albany: Washington Park Biking trails in Albany: Lincoln Park Biking trails in Loudonville: Crossings of Colonie Park Although biking trails vary in difficulty, a common thread is that biking is good for your physical and mental health as well as your spirit. Many biking trails are located in large parks; allowing you to breath fresh air, listen to the sounds of nature such as the sounds of birds and small animals running about; and biking trails usually run through scenic landscapes offering great photo opportunities. Before starting your first bike trip review essentials for biking.
Essentials for Biking Safety on City Streets and in the Country include:Source: Tips for Safe Biking. |