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The Dickinson Hill Fire Tower offers pretty sweet panoramic views of the Adirondacks and Grafton Lakes State Park. The tower is 60 feet tall and is one of the most easily accessed outlets for gaining views of the heavily forested surrounding hills, mountains, and valleys.

At just over 2,300 acres, Grafton Lakes State Park features a collection of five ponds and a number of hiking trails. There are some awesome viewpoints along the trails that look out over the waters and peer into the forests. If you have any specific questions about your visit, the Welcome Center is full of helpful staff.

There is a sizable beach area on the southern end of Long Pond. The reservoir is the biggest "lake" in the state park, and the trails lining the banks provide access to the water at a number of different spots.

Nice view of the Nassau Lake from the Albany-Hudson Electric Trail. There are no benches, but there is a soft lawn next to the water for you to stop and take a break.

The Albany-Hudson Electric Trail is a 36-mile multiuse trail runs from Rensselaer to Hudson. The trail follows the old Hudson Electric Trolley corridor. It is a part of the Empire State Trail. The trail is a mix of off-road and on-road sections. Most of the trail is paved, but there are some sections that are compacted gravel. It is a well-graded path, so it is good for all level of cyclist.

Schodack Island State Park is actually a peninsula with a state park in the middle, but it is commonly referred to as an island. The island is located in the middle of the Hudson River and is largely utilized as a boat launch and fishing area, but there are some nature trails and picnic areas in the park as well. The trails are well-marked and generally well-kept.

The main nature trail at Burden Pond Preserve is really well-marked and pretty well-maintained. The trail is mostly dirt with a few small wooden bridges, and it is constantly passing waterfalls and rapids. The lake at the front of the preserve is by far the busiest area on the trails.

Papscanee Island Nature Preserve is a great place for some easy trail running. There usually aren't very many crowds like there can be when you hit the trails closer to town, and there are a few different trail and loop options you can take. There are a couple parking lots on different sides of the preserve as well.