I enjoy giving my knees some breaks by hiking some flatter trails, and have been to this trail several times. This is about 3.8 miles of flat trail that rewards you with good views.
This trailhead actually starts outside of the park off Old State Coach Road.
We used Google Maps to get there, and we found the lot without any issues.
There is a small parking lot, and since we were there on a cold day in November, I am sure the parking lot fills up on busy days.
There is a kiosk at the trailhead, with maps, information, and even vests for hiking during hunting season.
The trail begins following Long Path signs. We stayed to the left on the High Point Trail, or you can start the loop on the Long Path.
There are portions of the trail that run close to the embankment, so it is good to be careful with children.
There are two great overlooks here, both the High Point and Hang Glider’s Cliff.
We were rewarded with beautiful views on a nice, clear day.
The trail is not marked well in some spots, and we ended up going off the trail to an area with a steep dropoff.
I recommended grabbing a map off All Trails or another spot, as we seemed to keep going off course and using the map to get back on track.
The trail is pretty flat throughout, so it is an easy trek, even at 3-4 miles.
There are many muddy sections, so we had to navigate around those.
It was a chilly day, but I enjoyed some time walking the trails. Since this is mostly flat, it is nice and easy on my knees!
Check out our posts on other Capital Region hikes here.
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I so enjoy hiking in the woods! This looks like an inviting trail I would also like. Thanks for sharing.
Those are beautiful pictures. I love being alone at such places.
Your pictures look great. I love spending the day hiking in the woods and High Point & Hang Glider Ledge sounds perfect!
This looks like a great hike. My family enjoys it but I have knee problems so can’t always do the strenuous hikes. This is a great option for a day to take it easy.
Hi Marysa. I haven’t heard of Voorheesville. And I couldn’t read this without thinking of Jason and Pamela!
I would love to hike this trail! Your photos look so beautiful. Love the natural landscape there.
That is such a gorgeous trail and view at the top! What a beautiful vista. It’s definitely the kind of view that makes the hike worth it!
What a beautiful trail to do! I like that it is flat and not too hard on one’s body. I don’t have knee issues but I prefer my hikes to be enjoyable and this place is perfect for that. Love the views too!
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Oh yes, this environment and green would make for an excellent hike. I’ve never been to a hike. It sounds mystical and stress-relieving.
This place looks interesting and amazing. My family will love to go here.
This looks like a fun trail. The views are so amazing! It’s great to get out and have the reward of a stunning view.
I definitely wouldn’t hang glide, but I do love the view! That’s a gorgeous spot! Definitely worth the climb.
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The surroundings or the greenery areas is very beautiful to see. It is very beautiful to walk and get relaxed.
Hiking is on my once-in-a lifetime activity list. I would like to experience hiking in the woods and take in everything nature has to offer.
I have a bad knee, so this would be something for me, perhaps. I love hiking in nature, but I don’t do it often enough
This sounds like a really lovely trail with some picturesque scenery. It sounds like a hike for various abilities as you said it’s mostly flat. A nice one to try!
I miss a good outdoor hike. It’s so nice to be out and enjoying the fresh air in nature.
From your pictures, this looks like a great place to hike., I’ve gone on many similar hikes all over the US. Enjoyed every one of them.
Very cool, love going to areas like this with my best friend. We used to go every weekend and it’s great memories. Thanks for sharing!
The viewpoints at High Point and Hang Glider’s Cliff both look like they are worth the climb. A perfect reward on a sunny day for sure. Good idea to get a map if the trail is not well marked in all places.