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TrailsBlog: Albany-Hudson Electric Trail, Part of the Empire State Trail

From rushing waterfalls and historic villages to apple orchards and horse farms, the Albany-Hudson Electric Trail, part of the Empire State Trail, is calling you for an awesome summer adventure!
https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2021/05/trailsblog-albany-hudson-electric-trail

Trails Blog: Small Town Charm on the Zim Smith Trail

From history to nature to top-notch eats, this rail-trail off the Empire State Trail from Mechanicville to Ballston Spa has it all!
https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2022/05/small-town-charm-zim-smith-trail

Trail Round-Up: PTNY Staff's Favorite Trails from around the Country

New York has some incredible trails, but it's never a bad thing to draw inspiration from elsewhere! This month, we bring you a round-up of PTNY staff's favorite greenway trails from around the country.
https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2021/10/trail-round-ptny-staffs-favorite-trails-around-country

Trails Blog: Shoreline Trail - Bikeway to the Falls

Niagara Falls is known around the world for its immense power and breathtaking natural scenery. But did you know that it’s possible to bike there from the Empire State Trail? In fact, it may just be the best way to get there. 
https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2022/06/trails-blog-shoreline-trail-bikeway-falls

Exploring a Southern Tier Greenway: Pat McGee Trail

A 12-mile rail trail in a Southern Tier valley, near Salamanca, passes through forests, marshes, and over a continental divide!
https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2022/09/pat-mcgee-trail

TrailsBlog: The Vestal Rail Trail is for everyone

The Vestal Rail Trail in Broome County is small but, mighty. Although it is less than four miles, it serves as a space for outdoor recreation, special events, and even a home to historic sites. It's only getting better too thanks to new additions.
https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2020/01/trailsblog-vestal-rail-trail-brings-community-together

TrailsBlog: Five great rail trails around the world to visit this summer

Making travel plans for the summer? Check out these five great rail trails from around the world
ll highlight it in a future TrailsBlog article https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2020/02/trailsblog-five-great-rail-trails-around-world-visit-summer

TrailsBlog: Biking Around the Genesee Valley

If you are one of the fortunate few that were able to purchase a bike this year, or you were already a bike owner, then you’re probably looking for new places to explore this summer. Look no further. We have three Parks & Trails New York-tested summer adv…
https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2021/06/bike-around-genesee-valley

TrailsBlog: Gateway to the Adirondacks

The Warren County Bikeway--one of the oldest rail trails in the state--provides a scenic, somewhat hilly ride, bringing travelers to the shores of Lake George and serving as a gateway to the Adirondacks.
https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2021/07/trailsblog-gateway-adirondacks

TrailsBlog: Exploring Brooklyn’s Past, Present and Future on the Greenway

Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway connects parks and open space and provides infrastructure for active transportation and recreation to Brooklyn's 2.65 million residents and visitors from around the world.
uture trail to be highlighted in the monthly TrailsBlog feature https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2020/05/exploring-brooklyns-past-present-and-future-brooklyn-waterfront-greenway