There’s nothing like waiting until the weekend to hit the trails, only to realize that it’s a muddy mess. Fortunately, there’s some great paved and stone dust paths nearby!
Spring Run Trail
Length: 2.2 miles out-and-back
Address: 102 East Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY
Spring Run Trail is a paved path along a Victorian-era railroad bed along the fault line of historic natural springs. The trail is owned and maintained by the City of Saratoga Springs.
Railroad Run
Length: 1 mile out-and-back
Address: 80 W Circular St, Saratoga Springs, NY
Congress Park
Multiple paths. Length of Congress Park Loop: .9 mile loop
Address: 268 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Spa State Park
Multiple paths. Length of Avenue of the Pines Trail: 1.8 mile out-and-back
Address: Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY
Zim Smith Trail
Full length: 11.5 miles from Ballston Spa to Mechanicville
Address: Mid-point access at Shenantaha Creek Park – 376 Eastline Rd, Ballston Spa, NY
Hudson Crossing Park
Multiple paths. Length of Riverwalk Sensory Trail: 1540 feet
Address: County Rd 42, Schuylerville, NY
Old Champlain Canal Towpath Trail
Length: 2.6 miles out-and-back
Address: Schuylerville Visitor Center – 30 Ferry St, Schuylerville, NY
Scenic Betar Byway
Length: 1.2 miles out-and-back
Address: Beach Rd. South Glens Falls, NY