By giantstaper on October 14, 2008
This is a nice trail for the first 8 miles and then it turns into city streets in Waterviliet (Waterford). From there it goes about 6 miles into Green Island and then back onto the trail. I would not recommend this part of the trail for famlies with little children. Riding on the city streets and poorly marked "Bike Trail" signs made this part of the ride not very enjoyable. Lucky we had good friends to ride with and had lots of laughs.[Club Juan would have been better!!] Back on the triail, it is paved and level. It rides along the river with nice views and beautiful senery. We started in Albany and finish there. The park in Albany is very nice and has lots of parking, over by the boat launch there is more parking. The park will be a nice finish for the kids and picnic. If your with adults go ride 3/4 of a mile away and eat at Albany Pump station, great food and many types of beers. I am going back up there someday and ride form Choes to Schenectady along the Mohawk river. Hope its not on city streets!!! Ride a trail write a review!!!
By Mark Thibault on October 30, 2007
I have great memories of this bike trail that I spent many days on as a young boy and now my daughters get to enjoy the same trails. We met Susan Weaver from Rails to Trails today and that's how I found out about this great web site. I highly recommend this Bikeway!
By Joe D'Aniello on February 27, 2007
"When heading westbound on the trail, the bike route signs end on Schenectady streets. When the trail empties onto Jay Street turn left. Turn right at Union Street, left at North Ferry Street and right at State Street (route 5). Right before you get to the bridge over the Mohawk River turn right into SCCC. You'll go under route 5 and the bike trail rebegins on the right."