Official Selection
Updated June 2026
Top 10 Best Hiking Trails in in Capital-Saratoga
Our selection of the most beautiful trails in the region. Ranking based on 75+ hiker reviews.
10 selected trails
1.6 to 25 km
75+ reviews
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Beginner
Bauer Park
4.9
(1 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
2.4 km
Total distance
30 m
Elevation gain
2
2
John Boyd Thacher State Park
4.8
(19 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
25 km
Total distance
150 m
Elevation gain
3
3
Intermediate
Spier Falls/ Moreau "Saddle" Trailhead
4.8
(4 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
8 km
Total distance
381 m
Elevation gain
4
4
Beginner
Lake Bonita Trailhead
4.7
(11 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
2.4 km
Total distance
30 m
Elevation gain
5
5
Beginner
Colonie Town Park Trail Head
4.7
(7 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
3.2 km
Total distance
30 m
Elevation gain
6
6
Beginner
Saratoga National Historical Park
4.7
(9 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
6.4 km
Total distance
100 m
Elevation gain
7
7
Beginner
Peebles Island State Park
4.7
(21 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
3.2 km
Total distance
30 m
Elevation gain
8
8
Beginner
Indian Ladder Trail
4.7
(3 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
1.6 km
Total distance
30 m
Elevation gain
9
9
Beginner
Geyser Creek Trail
4.7
Average hiker rating
1.6 km
Total distance
30 m
Elevation gain
10
10
Intermediate
Hadley Mountain Trail Head Parking Lot
4.6
(11 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
3.2 km
Total distance
460 m
Elevation gain
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