For a scenic, historic, and educational run, we recommend heading to Saratoga National Historical Park, located 11 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs. The park commemorates the 1877 battle during the American War for Independence, American troops battled and beat a British invasion force, marking the first time in world history that a British Army ever surrendered.
Flickr: Ken Lund
There is some terrific running in the park, combining the park loop road and the battlefield trails. The park loop road (Saratoga National Battlefield Rd.) is 11 miles one-way, with a wide shoulder designated for bicycles and pedestrians. It’s very scenic, with open views to the battlefield, several farms, and the Hudson River. Our mapped route of the road also includes short loops around the Bemus Heights Trail and the Liaison Trail at the Freeman House Site.
Another good option is to combine sections of the road with some of the rolling hill trails at the northern end of the park. Looking at the park map, note the trails off sites 1,5,6,8.9,10. A printed map is available at the visitor center.
For a scenic, historic, and educational run, we recommend heading to Saratoga National Historical Park, located 11 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs. The park commemorates the 1877 battle during the American War for Independence, American troops battled and beat a British invasion force, marking the first time in world history that a British Army ever surrendered.
Flickr: Ken Lund
There is some terrific running in the park, combining the park loop road and the battlefield trails. The park loop road (Saratoga National Battlefield Rd.) is 11 miles one-way, with a wide shoulder designated for bicycles and pedestrians. It’s very scenic, with open views to the battlefield, several farms, and the Hudson River. Our mapped route of the road also includes short loops around the Bemus Heights Trail and the Liaison Trail at the Freeman House Site.
Another good option is to combine sections of the road with some of the rolling hill trails at the northern end of the park. Looking at the park map, note the trails off sites 1,5,6,8.9,10. A printed map is available at the visitor center.
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Park loop road is 11.5 miles including two short trail loops; Several miles of trails at the nothern end of the park
Rolling hill terrain. Park Loop Road is 601 feet (138m)
Visitor Center is a good starting point
Park is 11 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs, off SR32
A great way to explore Saratoga Springs. Includes gracious Congress Park, mansions along Broadway Ave., and the bucolic campus of Skidmore College. Add on by exploring the pleasant residential streets off Broadway or trails around Skidmore.
National Historic Landmark that's renowned for its cultural, aesthetic, and recreational features. For running, there are 15 miles of trails in the park -- a combination of gentler paths and some more rugged trails. 1 mile from downtown.
A 5-miler from downtown featuring nice side streets and the paved Spring Run multi-use path, and a 10-miler adding the wooded, unpaved Bog Meadow Nature Trail. Run standalone or in combination!
Two good off-road running options in the Ballston area on wooded and open terrain. The Zim Smith Trail is a paved 9-mile multi-use path that stretches from Ballston Spa to Halfmoon. The Ballston Veterans Bike Path is a paved 3.5 mile trail.
Located 10 miles north of Saratoga Springs, this is a terrific trail running spot, with 15+ miles of trails for all abilities. The park is especially popular in summer for its swimming lake. Good trail map with several suggested loop options.
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Park loop road is 11.5 miles including two short trail loops; Several miles of trails at the nothern end of the park
Rolling hill terrain. Park Loop Road is 601 feet (138m)
Visitor Center is a good starting point
Park is 11 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs, off SR32
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