Best trails near Albany

19 trails · 19 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Albany, New York — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 19 trails · best 15 shown on the map
M⛰
Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail
#1 Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail
1.1 mi away
Why 60: intrinsic quality
60Solid
M⛰
Menands Bike and Pedestrian Connector Broadway to Mohawk Hudson Bike Trail
#2 Menands Bike and Pedestrian Connector Broadway to Mohawk Hudson Bike Trail
0.7 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
S⛰
Schuyler Flatts Trail
#3 Schuyler Flatts Trail
1.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
A⛰
Albany Skyway
#4 Albany Skyway
2.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
H⛰
Hudson River Way
#5 Hudson River Way
3.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
M⛰
Maiden Lane
#6 Maiden Lane
3.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
S⛰
South Trail (Red)
#7 South Trail (Red)
1.8 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
W⛰
Waterfall Loop Trail (Red)
#8 Waterfall Loop Trail (Red)
1.6 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
B⛰
Brother Yusuf Burgess Trail
#9 Brother Yusuf Burgess Trail
2.1 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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The Narrows Cascade and Heritage Trail: Phase 1
#10 The Narrows Cascade and Heritage Trail: Phase 1
2.8 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
R⛰
Ravine trail (Red)
#11 Ravine trail (Red)
0.2 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
M⛰
Main Trail (Orange)
#12 Main Trail (Orange)
0.6 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
D⛰
Dellside Trail
#13 Dellside Trail
1.3 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
S⛰
Snoeken Kill path
#14 Snoeken Kill path
1.5 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
M⛰
McDonough Trail (Red)
#15 McDonough Trail (Red)
2.7 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid

Trails near Albany

The Albany area has 19 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Albany

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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