By Tony in August, 2005
"The Uncle Sam Bikeway’s southernmost trailhead is located on Ingalls Avenue, near 8th Street, in a very urban residential area of Troy. On-street parking is plentiful in this neighborhood, although the designated trail parking lot at 114th Street near Gurley Avenue is more conveniently located.
The bikeway heads north from Ingalls Avenue, in close proximity to several nearby homes and business. At approximately 103rd Street, the route cuts through Knickerbocker Park and the southwestern boundary of Oakwood Cemetery.
From 103rd Street through to its terminus at Northern Drive (Route 142), the trail’s right-of-way traverses heavily wooded open space bordering the two cemeteries and undeveloped land owned by the City of Troy. There is an occasional glimpse of the Troy skyline, but most of the route shrouded in foliage.
The trail surface is suitable for bicycle and foot traffic. In line skating may be difficult on some of the more worn sections. There are at least two major street crossings to contend with and a slight change in elevation from end to end.
If you live, work, or attend school in Troy, be sure to check this route out. A bike would be the preferred method of transport due to the trail’s urban setting."