Travelodge Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albany

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...

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.

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....

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.

An easy to use paved trail that is perfect for cycling, walking, and jogging along a 36 mile stretch of path. Lots of spaces to have a picnic, bird watch, and to view wildlife also. The hardest part of the trail is there are some large hills where you may have to get off your bike and walk it down. The route crosses the road in multiple areas. Accessibility: There do not appear to be any designated accessible spaces in the large paved parking lot off of Quay Street at the southeast end of...