These are some of the hikes we have done in the Capital Region of New York, up to about an hour away. These are great hikes for kids, as we hike as a family.
Also check out my post: Hikes for Toddlers in the Capital Region.
Anchor Diamond Park, Ballston Spa, NY
Ann Lee Pond Nature & Historic Preserve, Albany, NY
Art Omi, Ghent, NY (not hiking trails, but many acres to walk)
Ashford Glen Preserve, Schenectady, NY
Bauer Environmental Park, Colonie, NY
Bennett Hill Preserve, Feura Bush, NY
Bozen Kill Preserve, Altamont, NY
Christman Sanctuary, Duanesburg, NY (Capital Region)
Dwaas Kill Nature Preserve, Clifton Park, NY (Capital Region)
Falling Waters Preserve, Saugerties, NY
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, Delmar, NY
Great Flats Nature Trail, Schenectady, NY
Hannacroix Ravine Preserve, Voorheesville, NY (Capital Region)
Henry Gerber Reist Sanctuary, Niskayuna, NY
High Falls Conservation Area, Hudson, NY (about 45 minutes from Albany)
Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary, Selkirk, NY (Capital Region)
Hyuck Preserve, Rensselaerville, NY
Indian Kill Preserve, Schenectady, NY (Capital Region)
Keleher Preserve, Voorheesville, NY
Landis Arboretum, Esperance, NY (Capital Region)
Limestone Rise Preserve, Knox, NY (Capital Region)
Lisha Kill Natural Area, Niskayuna, NY
Moccasin Kill Sanctuary, Schenectady, NY (Capital Region)
Normans Kill East Preserve, Delmar, NY
Normans Kill West Preserve, Delmar, NY
Overlook Mountain, Catskills, NY
Peebles Island State Park, Cohoes, NY
Phillipin Kill Preserve, Delmar, NY
Pine Hollow Arboretum, Slingerlands, NY (Capital Region)
Plotter Kill Preserve, Schenectady, NY
Restifo Sanctuary, Westerlo, NY
Sanders Preserve, Town of Glenville, NY (Capital Region)
Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga, NY (Capital Region)
Schoharie Creek Preserve, Esperance, NY
Tawasentha Park Hiking Trails, Guilderland, NY
Thacher Park Indian Ladder Trail, Voorheesville, NY (Capital Region)
Thacher Park Hiking Trails, Voorheesville, NY (Capital Region)
Touhey Family Preserve, Delmar, NY
Vosburgh Trails, Guilderland, NY (Capital Region)
Wolf Creek Falls Preserve, Altamont/Knox, NY (Capital Region)
Woodlawn Nature Preserve, Schenectady, NY (Capital Region)
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