
Below is a list of some nice places to take a hike or walk around the Capital District. Please check with the facility/park directly for more information. Please be advised that many places have closed down their bathrooms and playgrounds due to the Coronavirus, but their trails and grounds remain open. However, things are constantly changing so make sure to check their websites and the Governor’s orders before heading out.
ALBANY COUNTY
Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail
Runs between the Port of Albany and Voorheesville
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Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Albany, NY
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Bauer Environmental Park
Colonie, NY
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Buckingham Pond
Albany, NY
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Cook Park
The Village of Colonie
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Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
Delmar, NY
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Huyck Preserve
Rensselaerville, NY
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Peebles Island State Park
Cohoes, NY
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Thacher State Park
Voorheesville, NY
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The Crossings of Colonie
Colonie, NY
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Washington Park
Albany, NY
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RENSSELAER COUNTY
East Greenbush Town Park
East Greenbush, NY
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Grafton Lakes State Park
Grafton, NY
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Schodack Island State Park
Schodack Landing, NY
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SARATOGA COUNTY
Halfmoon Town Park
Halfmoon, NY
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Saratoga Spa State Park
Saratoga Springs, NY
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Spring Run Trail
Saratoga Springs, NY
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Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve
Rexford, NY
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Zim Smith Trail
Runs between Ballston Spa and Coon’s Crossing in Halfmoon
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SCHENECTADY COUNTY
Christman Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary
Delanson, NY
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Mohawk-Hudson Bike Trail
Niskayuna, NY
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The Great Flats Nature Trail
Schenectady, NY
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The Indian Kill Nature Preserve
Glenville, NY
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The Lisha Kill Preserve
Niskayuna, NY
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The Plotter Kill Preserve
Rotterdam, NY
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The Schenectady County Forest Preserve
Duanesburg, NY
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