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 …
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 …
From here it's only a stone's throw to Hopkins Forest. This forest is an approximately 1040-acre reserve in the US states of Massachusetts, New York and Vermont.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.