Saratoga Running & Cycling Trails
Ready to run, cycle or jog? There are a variety of running and cycling loops in and around Saratoga Springs that are perfect for any runner or biker! Whether you're looking for a short 1-mile bike ride or you're preparing to train for a 5K or even a marathon, Saratoga offers a variety or loops and trails that are ideal for runners and cylists of any level.
Path in Saratoga Spa State Park
Saratoga Springs State Park
- Located between Route 50 and Route 9 (South Broadway)
- About 15 miles of road and wooded trails
- Offers quiet, peaceful atmosphere
Ballston Veterans Bike Trail
- Located in town of Ballston in Saratoga County
- 3.5 miles of trail
- Converted to a bikeway and walking trail
- Asphalt covered path
Zim Smith Trail
- Located in town of Malta
- Long, multi-use trail
- Mostly asphalt trail, with some hard packed dirt sections
Lake Lonely
- 6.5 mile loop
- This loop begins at Longfellow's, passes the Saratoga Race Track and circles Lake Lonely
Saratoga Lake
- 16 Mile loop and a 20 mile loop
- 16 Mile - begins at Longfellow's and circles around Saratoga Lake
- 20 Mile - begins at Longfellow's, passes the Saratoga Race Track and SPAC, circling Saratoga Lake
- Check out the 16 mile loop route and the 20 mile loop maps
Saratoga National Historic Battlefield
- 27 mile loop
- Rolling hills make for a great workout
- The loop begins at Longfellow's and passes the Saratoga National Historical Park
- Check out the loop route here »
Lake Desolation
- 38.4 mile trail
- The loop begins at Alder Creek, passes through the Daketown State Forest, and Lake Lonely and ends at Longfellow's
- Check out the trail route here »
Saratoga Monument
- Great route for biking
- 11 miles (one way)
- Enjoy scenic farmland
- About 9 miles in, catch a glimpse of the Saratoga Monument
Old Champlain Canal Towpath
- Located in town of Waterford
- 3 mile trail
- A restored multi-recreational trail
Saratoga National
- 23 mile loop
- The loop begins at Longfellow's and loops around Saratoga Lake
- Check out the loop route here »
Grant Mountain
- Great biking route
- 14.5 miles
- This sweat-building route keeps you working the whole way with steep hills
- Take in views of the Hudson River and Grant Mountains
