Travel Inspirations

Biking

From the mountains to the coast, and everything in between, find trails across The Liberty Trail for every biking enthusiast.

States of Interest:
New York
Biking
Rome, NY

Explore the beautiful and historic Mohawk River and Erie Canal in this unique environment. Enjoy the quiet of nature where you never expected it; in the heart of the city! These trails can be fun for...

New York
Biking
Stillwater, NY

While Saratoga National Historical Park preserves the sites associated with the 1777 Battles of Saratoga, we’re also known to be a very popular spot for cycling; no matter your level of expertise. The...

New York
Biking
Staten Island, NY

See the breathtaking natural scenery and historic military buildings of Sandy Hook's peninsula by bike. Sandy Hook's Multi Use Path is seven miles long and begins at the entrance to the unit. The main...

New York
Biking
Stillwater, NY

Complete 100 miles or more of hiking or biking at Saratoga National Historical Park between the start of National Park Week (mid-April) and National Public Lands Day (September) each year. E-mail us...

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Exploring History

We invite you to visit the preserved locations along the Liberty Trail and to immerse yourself in the extraordinary events that determined the fate of a nation.
Historic Site | Fort/Outpost
Schoharie, NY

The Old Stone Fort was originally built as a Reformed Dutch Church in 1772. During the American Revolutionary War, the church was enclosed by a log stockade in 1777 and attacked by the British in 1780.

Historic Site |
Crown Point, NY
The Henry Knox Trail, also known as the Knox Cannon Trail, is a network of roads and paths that traces the route of Colonel Henry Knox's "noble train of artillery" from Crown Point, New York, to the...
Historic Site | Historic House
Vails Gate, NY

Historic headquarters of Major General Henry Knox during the winter of 1780-1781.

Historic Site | Historic House
New York, NY

Constructed by a Loyalist prior to the Revolution, this home saw the likes of officers from both sides of the American Revolution.

National Park | Historic Site
New York, NY

Site where Washington took the first oath of office.

Historic Site |
Saugerties, NY
President James Monroe invited the Marquis de Lafayette to visit the United States, his adopted country. Lafayette’s tour of all 24 states in 1824 and 1825 drew large crowds and sparked a renewal of...
Historic Site | Historic House
Garrison, NY

Boscobel is an esteemed Historic House Museum with unparalleled views of the Hudson containing one of the finest collections of decorative arts.

Battlefield | National Park
Stillwater, NY

The Battles of Saratoga marked a decisive turning point in the American Revolution, where Patriot forces achieved a stunning victory over a major British army. This triumph not only shattered British momentum but convinced France that the American cause was worth backing, transforming a colonial rebellion into an international war.

State/County Park | Historic Site
Fort Montgomery, NY

Historic fort attacked on October 6, 1777, as part of the British army’s three-pronged invasion of New York.

Battlefield | Historic Site
Fort Plain, NY

At the Battle of Stone Arabia, Patriot militia under John Brown made a desperate stand against a swift raid led by Sir John Johnson. Though Brown was killed and the raiders escaped, the clash galvanized local resistance.

Battlefield | State/County Park
New York, NY

At the Battle of Pell’s Point, a small American force under John Glover held firm against a powerful British advance. Their stand proved pivotal in shaping the course of the New York campaign.

Historic Site | Fort/Outpost
St. Johnsville, NY

Built in 1750, Fort Klock is one of the Mohawk Valley's best-preserved fortified homes, serving as a refuge for local families during both the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.