Author Archives: Johnny Miller

Saratoga Spa State Park

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Located between Route 50 and Route 9 (South Broadway) this National Historic Landmark in town is known for its cultural and recreational diversity.  The park is home to Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center (SPAC), Spa Little Theater, National Museum of Dance, Gideon Putnam Hotel and the Lincoln Mineral Baths.  With close to 15 miles of roads and wooded trails throughout the park, picnic areas and pavilions for large groups, Continue reading →

Old Champlain Canal Towpath

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  • Town of Waterford
  • Length: 3 miles
  • Scenery: Wetland, Woods
  • Terrain: Level trail

Trip Tip: Bike along history

Hidden under a thick canopy of vegetation lies the Old Champlain Canal. The old towpath along the canal has been restored as a multi-use recreational trail through the Town of Waterford. As you ride along the bike path you will see remains of the old canal and it’s locks. Continue reading →

Zim Smith Trail

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  • Town of Malta
  • Length: 6 miles
  • Scenery: Farms, Creek, Houses
  • Terrain: Flat Hard Surface

Trip Tip: Fun for everyone

The Zim Smith Trail is a great destination for all sorts of activities-jogging, bicycling or walking your dog. The trail stretches south from the Town of Malta to the City of Mechanicville along the old D&H railroad bed. Continue reading →

Historic Countryside Ride

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  • Town of Saratoga, Village of Schuylerville
  • Distance: 26 Miles Road
  • Scenery: Historic Farmland, River, Canal
  • Terrain: 85% Smooth Asphalt

Trip Tip: Lock 4 Canal Park

Surrounded by farmland, the stretch of road between Schuylerville and Stillwater is a great destination for a 26 mile road ride. This bi-county area along the Hudson River and Champlain Canal was recently named Old Saratoga on the Hudson, Continue reading →

Eastside Rec

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6-Tennis courts and backboard,
Skate Ramps,
Basketball Courts,
Swings, jungle bars, seesaw
Open fields
Baseball Diamonds,
1/4 mile track

This gem is perfect for the whole family to enjoy the outdoors.

Grant Mountain

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This ride will keep you working with two significant uphill sections. The ride starts on the east side of the Palmertown Range. It then continues northeast along the Hudson River before heading back over the mountain range. Grant Mountain and a large section of Moreau Lake State Park lie within the perimeter of the route. Continue reading →

Saratoga Monument

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  • Town of Saratoga
  • Distance: 11 miles one-way
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Terrain: Rolling Farmland

Trip Tip: Hours of Operation: Memorial Day - Labor Day, Thurs - Sun 9:30 - 4:30

The Saratoga Monument was constructed in 1877 and is now part of the Saratoga National Historic Park. The monument was built to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the victory over the British Army at the battles of Saratoga. Continue reading →