Champlain Valley Trail (Albany to Waterford)
Albany County, NY
Point-to-point trail in Albany County, NY. Hiking.
- Distance
- 10.9 mi (17.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 75 ft (23 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 30 min
- High point
- 36 ft (11 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Bike repair station 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Visitor center: Peebles Island Visitor Center 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Rensselaer and Saratoga Railroad: Green Island Shops 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Green Island Ford Plant 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Green Island Vietnam Memorial 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from start
- Historic site: September 11th Memorial 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from start
- Historic site: WWI Memorial 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from start
- Shelter 10.5 mi (17 km) from start
- Viewpoint 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Champlain Valley Trail (Albany to Waterford)
How long is Champlain Valley Trail (Albany to Waterford)?
Champlain Valley Trail (Albany to Waterford) is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 30 min. It climbs 75 ft (23 m) in total, up to a high point of 36 ft (11 m).
How hard is Champlain Valley Trail (Albany to Waterford)?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Champlain Valley Trail (Albany to Waterford)?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Champlain Valley Trail (Albany to Waterford)?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 10.5 mi (16.9 km), 10.8 mi (17.5 km).
Is Champlain Valley Trail (Albany to Waterford) shaded?
Partly shaded (48% under trees).
What can you do on Champlain Valley Trail (Albany to Waterford)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Champlain Valley Trail (Albany to Waterford)?
Dinky Dogs, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Valero, 0.2 mi (0.4 km). 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Champlain Valley Trail (Albany to Waterford)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Champlain Valley Trail (Albany to Waterford)
- Peebles Island Trail Saratoga County · Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
- Erie Canal Water Trail Onondaga County · Hard · 347.2 mi (558.8 km)
- Old Champlain Canal Trail Saratoga County · Easy · 1.9 mi (3.1 km)
- Perimeter Trail (red) Peebles Island State Park · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
- Fire Road Peebles Island State Park · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km)
- Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway Saratoga County · Hard · 21.9 mi (35.2 km)
- Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway Saratoga County · Moderate · 4.4 mi (7.1 km)
- Deer Run Trail (yellow) Peebles Island State Park · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap