November 2013
Saratoga Mountain Bike Association (SMBA) / NYSDEC Daniel Road Access
The SMBA developed a remarkable trail network on lands north of Daniels Road near the Skidmore College Equestrian Stables. These lands were leased from Finch Pruyn Paper Company, and are in the process of becoming NY State DEC lands. This trailhead can provide mountain bike, equestrian, hiking and winter trail access, and a gateway to the developing Palmertown Ridge Trail connecting Saratoga Springs to Moreau Lake State Park.
Key Trail Crossings
In addition to the existing linear trail sections, it is important to recognize that the Greenbelt Trail will include a number of trail/roadway crossings. This section addresses key potential at-grade conflicts between trail users and roadways.
NEW STREET AND RAILROAD RUN
The Railroad Run Trail crosses New Street just east of Empire Avenue. The land uses in the northeast and southeast quadrants of the intersection are industrial, and the land uses in the northwest and southwest quadrants are commercial and light industrial. New Street is a two-lane roadway with sidewalks on each side. A crosswalk runs crosses New Street to the right of the Railroad Run trail. The crossing distance is approximately 50 feet. This existing crossing can be enhanced to improve the alignment and sight distances near the YMCA entrance.
WEST AVE/YMCA
The proposed Greenbelt Trail crosses West Avenue near the YMCA, with farming and residential land uses along West Avenue. West Avenue is a two-lane roadway with no bike lanes, and a sidewalk begins approximately 110 feet north of the existing path at the YMCA.
WEST CIRCULAR AND BEEKMAN STREET
Railroad Run Trail at New Street intersection (Photo: NY State GIS Clearinghouse)
The Railroad Run Trail Potential trail connection at the YMCA terminates at the intersection on West Avenue of West Circular Street and (Photo: NY State GIS Clearinghouse) Beekman St. The land uses surrounding the intersection are primarily residential with some commercial uses in the southwest quadrant of the intersection. West Circular Street is a two-lane roadway, with sidewalks along the northern and southern sides of the intersection. One crosswalk crosses West Circular (approximately 45 feet
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