Albany County Rail Trail

The Albany County Rail Trail, a cherished recreational gem in upstate New York, traces the path of a historic rail line, inviting locals and visitors alike to experience its scenic beauty. Extending through picturesque landscapes and connecting communities, the trail offers a well-maintained route for walking, jogging, biking, and other outdoor activities. With its smooth surface and gentle grades, the trail accommodates all skill levels and ages. Spanning approximately nine miles, this trail weaves through Albany County, showcasing diverse vistas from urban to natural. It provides a perfect avenue for exercise, relaxation, and exploration, passing through parks, neighborhoods, and green spaces. The Albany County Rail Trail stands as an accessible and inviting space, fostering an active and vibrant community while offering a delightful escape into nature.

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Spotlight News – Raising $1.2M for Bender Melon Farm is underway

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Spotlight News – Raising $1.2M for Bender Melon Farm is underway

NEW SCOTLAND — The Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy has reached “well beyond the halfway mark” of raising $1.2 million needed to purchase the historic Bender Melon Farm by May and preserve it, according to MHLC Executive Director Mark King.

King said that much of the raised money so far came from a $400,000 state grant through the Regional Economic Development Council in December 2019, which MHLC applied for in the summer. “We track grants all the time and it was there so we were aware of that opportunity for a while,” King said. “It really makes a difference in the project and I’m not sure we could possibly succeed without it. It’s a giant boost.”

I think the Albany County Rail Trail was slightly busier than the Belt Parkway this morning

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I think the Albany County Rail Trail was slightly busier than the Belt Parkway this morning… 🚲 🚶 🚶 🏃 🚲

They really need to add ramp meters to the rail trail as people are queuing up getting on an off the trail. I normally don’t hike the rail trail in nice weather because it is busy but I thought today would be quiet – a pleasant morning but still early on a Sunday morning in January with the forecast for rapidly dropping temperatures and high winds. I was wrong. The trail was packed to the gills in places with dogs, children, bicyclists and joggers. Maybe I should have instead walked out to Five Rivers Environmental Education Center but I knew it would be super swampy out there with the recent rainfall and frost thawed in the ground.