The Albany Pine Bush is one of the best remaining examples of an inland pine barrens environment in the world. This gently rolling sand-plain is home to a unique variety of rare plants and animals including the federally endangered Karner blue butterfly.
While the Albany Pine Bush provides a special habitat for many plants and animals it also provides visitors with an assortment of non-motorized recreational opportunities including hiking, jogging, nature study, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and hunting.
Albany Pine Bush Preserve/Kings Highway
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Activities
Camping
Horseback Riding
Walking
Hiking
Trail Running
Cross Country Skiing
National Recreation Trail Details
Length: 20 Miles
Loop Trail: No
Primary Trail Type: Greenway
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Agency: Commission
Entry Fee: -
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Trail Use Notes:
None
Seasonal Use Notes:
None
Location: Albany, New York
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State: NY
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Driving Directions:
From I-90: Take I-90 East or West to I-87 (Northway) North, follow directions for I-87.
From I-87 North or South: Take I-87 to Exit 2W (Route 5 West). Travel west approximately 2 miles and turn left at the light onto Route 155 South (New Karner Road). Travel approximately 1 mile to the second light . Trailhead #1 (Karner Barrens East) is on your left just past the light. Trailhead #7 (Madison Avenue Pinelands) is another 0.25 miles at the third light where you turn right and travel to the trailhead at the end of Madison Avenue Extension.
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Primary Surface: Sand
Additional Surfaces: Sand
Year Designated: 1985
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