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Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing in Capital-Saratoga
Discover Albany's vast Pine Bush Preserve
Locally known as the Pine Bush, this 3,350-acre preserve is one of the largest of the 20 inland pine barrens in the world.
Cole's Woods
Open year round, Cole’s Woods opened the first lighted cross-country ski trails in North America in December of 1971 and offers many recreational activities.
Bike, Hike & Walk the NEW Empire State Trail
Spanning 750-miles from NYC to Canada, the multi-use Empire State Trail is ideal for cyclists, hikers, and runners.
Maple-Beer Trail
The country's first Maple-Beer Trail is a ¼-mile hiking trail links Wolf Hollow Brewing Company to Riverside Maple Farms.
Royal Mountain - Skiing 50 mi from Albany
With more than 100 acres of property in the foothills of the Adirondacks, Royal Mountain Ski Resort features skiing, motorcycle hillclimbing, ATV and motocross racing.
Saratoga Spa State Park in Winter
In winter, this state park offers cross-country skiing on approximately 12 miles of trails, ice skating, ice hockey.
Willard Mountain Ski Resort
This family-friendly ski resort offers gentle, wide-open slopes with six lifts and 14 trails on 50 acres.
Winter Beauty and Fun at John Boyd Thacher State Park
The more than 25 additional miles of park trails provide summer hiking and mountain biking as well as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling