Empire State Capital Volkssporters, New York


May 1st, 2024 for 1 day.

Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Springs Museum Walk

126543
WALK

A walk through neighborhoods on the west side of Saratoga Springs past some classic homes, quaint art and gift shops.

6, 10km

Rate: 1A

May 8th, 2024 for 1 day.

Albany, NY - Albany Tulip Walk

126544
WALK

Wind your way through the Empire State capital and view classic architecture and historic landmarks. Also experience the highlight of the walk tiptoeing through the colorful tulips of Washington Park.

6, 10km

Rate: 2B

May 15th, 2024 for 1 day.

Greenwich, NY - Greenwich

126573
WALK

The walk takes place along sidewalks and village streets.

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

May 22nd, 2024 for 1 day.

COLONIE, NY - Shaker Farms

126556
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Starting at site of the first Shaker settlement in the U.S. Includes the Meeting House, barns, an apple orchard, herb garden, and the Ann Lee Pond Nature Preserve, named after the community's founder.

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

May 29th, 2024 for 1 day.

Malta, NY - Shenantaha Creek Park

126574
WALK

Walk follows along the Zin Smith Rail Trail and a short nature trail.

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

Jun 1st, 2024 for 1 day.

Cobleskill, NY - Cobleskill

126658
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Walk from SUNY Cobleskill campus, thru Schoharie County Fairgrounds to downtown Cobleskill with tiny town park and lovely views of Schoharie Valley.

5, 10km

Rate: 1B

Jun 5th, 2024 for 1 day.

Hudson Falls, NY - Hudson Falls Walk

126575
WALK

Hudson Falls is a small historic Washington County village located on the east side of the Hudson River.

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

Jun 8th, 2024 for 1 day.

Dolgeville, NY - Dolgeville Violet Fest

126726
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Enjoy the Annual Violet Fest in the village of Dolgeville which will include a breakfast 7-10 at the Fire Department, a parade, local food and craft vendors, and a flower show.

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

Jun 12th, 2024 for 1 day.

Amsterdam, NY - Amsterdam South Side

126557
WALK

This is a walk in Amsterdam neighborhoods south of the Mohawk River followed by a section along the bike trail next to the river and/or a walk over the beautiful pedestrian bridge to Riverlink Park.

5, 10km

Rate: 1B

Jun 19th, 2024 for 1 day.

Niskayuna, NY - Strawberry Ice Cream Social Walk

126558
WALK

Annual strawberries & ice cream walk. BYO lunch. Hang out for club meeting.

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

Jun 26th, 2024 for 1 day.

Schenectady, NY - Schenectady Central Park - Golf & Fehr St

126576
WALK

Walk in Schenectady's Central Park and see the award winning rose garden.

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

Jul 3rd, 2024 for 1 day.

Schuylerville, NY - Schuylerville / Hudson Crossing

126577
WALK

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

Jul 10th, 2024 for 1 day.

Round Lake, NY - Round Lake

126559
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Round Lake quaintness with its restored tiny Victorian cottages from summer revival Methodist camp days - think Oak Grove. Walk along tree covered Zim Smith Rail Trail viewing waterfalls and ravines.

5, 10km

Rate: 1B

Jul 13th, 2024 for 1 day.

Schoharie, NY - Schoharie Lily Fest

126773
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Enjoy a walk in the village of Schoharie. You will see an Old Stone Fort, covered bridge, and parks. Enjoy the Lily Fest in Lily Park following the walk.

5, 10km

Rate: 2B

Jul 17th, 2024 for 1 day.

Ballston Spa, NY - Ballston Spa

126578
WALK

Follows streets, sidewalks, and an old railroad bed.

5, 10km

Rate: 2B

Jul 24th, 2024 for 1 day.

Troy, NY - Oakwood Cemetary

126579
WALK

A walk through a beautiful, historic cemetery with wonderful views of Troy and the Hudson River Valley.

5, 10km

Rate: 2A

Jul 31st, 2024 for 1 day.

Niskayuna, NY - Old Niskayuna

126605
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Walk the tree-lined streets of Old Niskayuna in a neighborhood built between the wars.

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

Aug 7th, 2024 for 1 day.

Albany, NY - University at Albany (SUNY) Campus

126606
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Walk is on sidewalks and dirt roads down Indian Path trail, passing Indian Pond, the Academic Podium, the Boor Sculpture Studio, SEFCU Arena (home of the Danes Basketball teams) at SUNY Albany.

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

Aug 14th, 2024 for 1 day.

Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga East Side Walk

126580
WALK

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

Aug 21st, 2024 for 1 day.

Fort Hunter, NY - Schoharie Crossing

126560
WALK

One of the greatest commercial and engineering projects of the 19th century, the visitors center exhibit traces the history of the Erie Canal and its impact on the growth of New York and the USA.

5, 10km

Rate: 1B

Aug 28th, 2024 for 1 day.

Wilton, NY - Wilton Town Gavin Park

126561
WALK

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

Nov 16th, 2024 for 1 day.

Malta, NY - Malta Tech Park

126765
WALK

Experience the trails on the Luther Forest Technology Campus as well as the Fox Wander neighborhood with lovely homes and beautiful landscaping. For more enjoy 2+ miles of scenic trails close by.

5, 10km

Rate: 1A


Apr 1st, 2024 to Dec 31st, 2024

Albany, NY - Albany - Helderberg Bike Ride

125119
2024 / Y2802
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Ride on a paved trail from Albany along the Hudson River and then head to the foothills of the Helderbergs. Bring a picnic lunch for the turnaround point.

1829km

Rate: 1A

Apr 1st, 2024 to Dec 31st, 2024

Altamont, NY - Altamont

125936
2024 / Y3452
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Visit the quaint village of Altamont with its Victorian homes, sidewalks, parks, footbridges over creeks and a labyrinth.

5(1A), 10km

Rate: 1B

Apr 1st, 2024 to Dec 31st, 2024

Bennington, VT - Bennington Seasonal Walk

125033
2024 / Y1545
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Bennington is one of Vermont’s oldest and most historic towns. The trail passes Bennington Battle Monument, Museum and "Pottery Row" former location of pottery industry; and along Walloomsac River.

2, 2, 5, 5, 10km

Rate: 2A

Apr 1st, 2024 to Dec 31st, 2024

Cooperstown, NY - Cooperstown

125121
2024 / Y2588
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ALERT - Group walk Sunday afternoon April 28. Registration 1:00 - 1:25. Walk at 1:30 p.m.

Cooperstown has a classic downtown with many baseball related stops, the Baseball Hall of Fame and a beautiful lake front park.

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

Apr 1st, 2024 to Dec 31st, 2024

GLENS FALLS, NY - GLENS FALLS

125224
2024 / Y2406
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"Hometown USA" with a small downtown area offering eateries, specialty shops and a historic theater for live performances. Charming neighborhoods and a city park provide enjoyable walking spaces.

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

Apr 1st, 2024 to Dec 31st, 2024

Johnstown, NY - JOHNSTOWN

125389
2024 / Y1156
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Charming city in the Adirondacks with historic significance, including pre and Revolutionary War, Native American, and Women’s Rights Movement eras.

5, 10km

Rate: 2A

Apr 1st, 2024 to Dec 31st, 2024

Lake George, NY - LAKE GEORGE

125225
2024 / Y0318
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The beauty of Lake George, contour of the mountains, and charming village atmosphere contribute to an enjoyable and memorable walking experience.

5, 10km

Rate: 2A

Apr 1st, 2024 to Dec 31st, 2024

Lake Placid, NY - Lake Placid

125912
2024 / Y0529
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Home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics.

5(1A), 10(2B)km

Rate: 2C

Apr 1st, 2024 to Dec 31st, 2024

Pattersonville, NY - Erie Canal Bike Ride - Pattersonville, NY

125122
2024 / Y2699
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Enjoy a pleasant ride on a paved bike path. You will be introduced to the workings of a lock on the Erie Canal and a new walking bridge over the Mohawk River featuring many flowers and plantings.

29, 47km

Rate: 1A

Apr 1st, 2024 to Dec 31st, 2024

Round Lake, NY - Zim Smith Bike Ride

125123
2024 / Y2803
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Saratoga’s prime bike trail features a ride through the historic Round Lake village with its quaint cottages and a popular local bakery.

18, 29km

Rate: 1A

Apr 1st, 2024 to Dec 31st, 2024

Schenectady, NY - Schenectady Bike Ride

125124
2024 / Y2616
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A city and town ride featuring a ride along the Mohawk River to Erie Canal Lock 8, through the historic Stockade community, and around Union College campus.

34km

Rate: 1A

Apr 1st, 2024 to Dec 31st, 2024

Stillwater, NY - Saratoga Battlefield Bike Ride

125125
2024 / Y2615
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Ride through the Saratoga Revolutionary War battlefield featuring some 10 historic landmarks, along the Hudson River, and then through the National Cemetery.

17, 28km

Rate: 2A

Apr 1st, 2024 to Dec 31st, 2024

Williamstown, MA - WILLIAMSTOWN

125126
2024 / Y0867
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A beautiful village in the Berkshires home to Williams College, the Clark Art Institute and the Tony-awarded Williamstown Theatre Festival.

5, 10km

Rate: 2B

May 1st, 2024 to Oct 31st, 2024

Queensbury, NY - Lake George Bike Ride

126853
2024 / Y3523
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A bike ride, through Adirondack woods, from Queensbury NY to the south shore of Lake George. With the opportunity to tour the popular destination of Lake George Village including Million Dollar Beach.

24km

Rate: 2A


Albany, NY - Albany Pine Bush Preserve

125226
2024 / Y2632
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"Lolita" and the Karner Blue Butterfly - what could they possibly have in common? Vladimir Nabokov. Both an author and a lepidopterist, he discovered a subspecies of butterfly right here!

5, 10, 12km

Rate: 2B

Albany, NY - Capital - Historical

125363
2024 / Y0248
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Albany’s many historic buildings along the walk will give you a glimpse of how people lived over the years. The much more modern art and architecture are on display at the Empire State Plaza.

6, 10km

Rate: 2A

Albany, NY - Colonie

125364
2024 / Y0332
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The Crossings - Come enjoy a gentle walk in a park setting including a walk by a pond, woods, with cows in a farm setting.

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

Albany, NY - Mall Walk

125227
2024 / Y0477
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One Walk Site - double the fun! Choose either the indoor or the exterior Mall Walk, depending on the weather (or your shopping needs).

6, 12km

Rate: 1A

Clifton Park, NY - CLIFTON PARK

125365
2024 / Y0662
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Clifton Park is a suburan community. It is an entirely flat Walk thru the huge Shenendehow School Campus and surrounding neighborhood; New Clifton Park Town Center Park and the Clifton Country Mall

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

Cohoes, NY - Cohoes Neighborhoods Walk

125283
2024 / Y2882
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On this Cohoes Neighborhood Walk you'll stroll through three different Cohoes Neighborhoods featuring paths, ponds, and parks.

5, 10km

Rate: 2A

Glenville, NY - Glenville Indian Hills

125366
2024 / Y2697
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Come and enjoy a walk in a quiet neighborhood which contains unusual mailboxes. Play the mailbox madness game along the walk.

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Springs City Walk

125284
2024 / Y0169
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Saratoga Spring's rich history includes a well preserved 1900’s Victorian downtown and an expansive upper Broadway with many summer "cottages" of the wealthy from that era.

6, 11km

Rate: 1A

Saratoga Springs, NY - Spa Park

125285
2024 / Y1027
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The park is a National Historic Landmark and home to diverse attractions for all ages including historic buildings, museums, mineral springs, spouting geyser, pools and multi-use trails.

5, 10km

Rate: 1B

Saratoga/Stillwater, NY - Saratoga National Historical Park

125286
2024 / Y1165
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ALERT - Group walk Saturday morning May 4. Registration 8:30 - 8:55. Walk at 9:00 a.m.

Walk through the historic battlefield where the decisive 1777 battle of the War for Independence was fought. This walk contains both off and on road options, through the rolling Saratoga countryside.

5, 7, 10, 12km

Rate: 2C

Schenectady, NY - SCHENECTADY

125367
2024 / Y0250
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Beginning in a newly revitalized downtown, walk to the Stockade neighborhood, the first designated historic district in the state and one of the oldest in the country.

5, 6, 10km

Rate: 1A

Scotia, NY - SCOTIA

125287
2024 / Y1804
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This is a walk through Scotia neighborhoods along the Mohawk River and past Collins Park and Lake.

5, 6, 10km

Rate: 1A

Scotia, NY - Scotia Northside Walk

125360
2024 / Y2698
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Explore several neighborhoods on the north side of Mohawk Ave following village streets and sidewalks. Passing the Park Cemetery, Dairy Circus and several local businesses on Mohawk Avenue.

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

Troy, NY - Troy Downtown

125288
2024 / Y1332
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The official "Home of Uncle Sam," Troy has some of the best Tiffany windows and interiors in the world. Many fine examples of Victorian and other architecture.

5, 10km

Rate: 1A