These are planned hikes
Thinking about going back to Thacher Park one day… Escarpment walk with beautiful views! The Thacher Park Glen Doone area is located on Rt 157 just over 2 miles north of the intersection of Rte 157 and Rte 85 in the town of New Scotland. Moderately level terrain – this part of the escarpment trail … Continue reading Escarpment trail at Thacher Park from Glen Doone pavilion
It’s an hour drive. We will plan to hike 4.4 miles on well-maintained trails through woods and forest with a total elevation gain of 1,100 feet. Hike should last about 3.5 hours. I hear there are a few nice overlooks with a view of the Hudson Valley and Hudson River. we will bring water, snacks, … Continue reading Palenville Overlook and Indian Head
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. We will do about 4 miles … Continue reading Thacher Park North Section Hike on Easter
We’ll need to explore this 5 mile loop trail in Guilderland. Considered a Moderate hike, it takes an average of 2-3 hrs. to complete. This trail is great for hiking, cross-country skiing, and walking. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Continue reading Willow Road Trail, Great Dune Loop #8
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
We will hike a 2.5 mile loop along the green, red, and yellow trails of the preserve, which overlooks Clarksville. We will start at an elevation of 740′ and climb to 1140′ for a moderate clime. Views along the way include the surrounding countryside, the Helderbergs, and a narrow outlook at the top of the … Continue reading Bennett Hill Preserve hike
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
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
Take Dupont Road from Crab Creek. Dupont becomes Staton Road but keep going for about 5 miles until you come to a T in the road. Turn right on Cascade Lake Road where the pavement becomes gravel. In just over 2 miles you’ll begin to hear the waterfall. Approach carefully and hike to the bottom … Continue reading Merry Falls
The snow and ice continues to linger on the trails, especially in shaded areas. They can be very slippery. Good boots and hiking poles suggested. Both trails will take us through a forested section that offers different hardwood species and rhododendron minus. The trail starts out up an old forest rd. to an open field. … Continue reading Cascade Trail and Pine Tree Trail Loop
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