Econo Lodge Colonie Center Mall

Located within the Capital District Region, the Albany Pine Bush Preserve contains one of the best remaining examples of an inland pine-barrens ecosystem in the world. The Albany Pine Bush is a unique inland pine barrens environment. This sandy area is home to the endangered Karner blue butterfly. The trails are mostly flat with only a few small hills - making it ideal for easy hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing and snow shoeing. The trails are marked with round colored disks....

The pond is not very large, but is pretty and steeped in history. It was named for Mother Ann Lee, founder of the 18th century Shaker religious community. The preserve is owned and maintained by Albany County as well as the seven remaining buildings from the community. Although located in a bustling area today, this land was once all farmland and very rural in nature when the Shakers lived here.

A lovely urban park that goes by a lake with many paved and natural surface trail options for walking and biking. Accessibility: There are several designated accessible spaces in the large paved parking lot off of Aviation Road by the north end of the trail. All of them are van-accessible with striped access aisles. The trail surface is paved (with railings along boardwalks sections) or gravel. It is typically 4 to 6 feet wide (with some wider passing spaces). The entire trail is estimated...

This loop travels through a pine barren and scrub oak filled area following a sandy path. The unique area was created after glacial activity in the area about 20,000 years ago. From the overlook point the Catskill Mountains are visible in the distance. The area is especially popular with birders who have come to explore the forest.

The trail consists of Grattan Family Trail (red), Frank's Trail (yellow), and Paul's Trail (blue). The Lisha Kill Preserve, owned by the Nature Conservancy, is a rare example of an old-growth forest in a developed area. Some of the trees (Eastern white pine and Eastern hemlock) are estimated to be well over 200 years old. Route 7 was originally slated to pass through this lovely forest. Through the efforts of local residents, it was saved for future generations.