Fox Preserve Loop is a 0.9 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Colonie, New York that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
kid friendly
birding
cross country skiing
hiking
nature trips
snowshoeing
walking
forest
river
views
wild flowers
wildlife
The Fox Preserve is 70 acres of protected land in Colonie. This 70-acre property was donated to the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy. The Fox Preserve’s trail system winds through diverse habitats. The trail passes Shaker Creek. Old oak trees provide habitat for migratory birds like the Baltimore oriole, and open fields create ideal nesting areas for eastern bluebirds, the state bird of New York.
The trails were very nice and there would’ve been some great views if it wasn’t so overgrown. It got a little confusing because sometimes the trail wasn’t clearly defined and there wasn’t a marker in view. Overall, good length trails and good variety of terrain, but way overgrown. Wear long sleeves and long pants.
Brand new trail as of October 2017, well built, but right at the start there is some mud. It was slightly overgrown at the viewpoint and a good weed-wacking would help. Overall though, very nice trail ... I will return in the future.