Vroman’s Nose Loop Trail

Easy 3 mile loop hike with spectacular views from many rock ledges on the top of steep cliffs. The main trailhead for Vroman’s Nose is a large grassy parking area off West Middleburgh Road. There is a sign for the parking area.From the parking area, follow the old woods road toward the right and immediately … Continue reading Vroman’s Nose Loop Trail

Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve

We will have to check out this 4 mile loop trail near Ballston Spa. Considered an easy hike, it takes an average of 1-2 hrs. to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, birding, horseback riding, bike riding, and walking. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Continue reading Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve

Malta Ecological Nature Park

Explore this 1.00 mile, loop trail near Ballston Spa, New York. It’s an easy walk in the park as they say, you can do a figure 8 and pass by the pond for about 2.8 miles. We noticed there are big expansion plans for the future. For now, it’s an easy trail for cross-country skiing, … Continue reading Malta Ecological Nature Park

Bog Meadow Nature Trail

Check out this two-mile path, great for warm season walks and cold season skiing, is a favorite among nature lovers. There is parking on both ends or go out and back for about 4 miles. Considered an easy trail, it takes less than 2 hours to complete. This is a great all season trail for … Continue reading Bog Meadow Nature Trail

Carriage Trail

Nice hiking loop on trails maintained by the Saratoga Mountain Bike Association (SMBA). Elevation gain is minimal making for a fairly easy walk, however some sections of trail are littered with large rocks potentially making it a moderate hike for some. The majority of this loop is on private land that adjoins the Daniels Road … Continue reading Carriage Trail