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Summary: Partridge Run is a state forest about 45 minutes from Albany. Most of the trails are old roads - gravel or just dirt. In the winter, they are used by snow mobilers and x-country skiers. Mountain biking is also popular here. At the trailhead is a map, and paper copies may be available. There are several other parking areas and trailheads in this area - leading to different hikes than described here. Some of the trails are rutted from illegal ATV use. For this trip I did a clock-wise loop visiting many of ponds (Wood Duck Pond, White Birch Pond, Fawn Lake, Tubbs Pond, Wood Pond, Becker Pond). There is a pretty waterfall near Partridge Run Road. A path leads down to it at the "No Camping" sign. Part of this hike was along the Long Path (marked with aqua paint). Trailhead: From Albany, take Rte 20 (Western Ave) west toward Guilderland. Turn left onto Rte 146 West. In Altamont, contine on Rte 156 west toward Berne. Turn right onto Rte 443 west. After 0.8 miles, turn left onto CR 9 (Canady Hill Rd). After 0.5 miles, turn left onto CR 1 (Switzkill Rd). In 1.5 miles, bear right onto CR 6 (Ravine Rd). The trailhead is on the left in about 2.2 miles (near intersection with CR 13). (Lat:42.5745 Lon:-74.155) Trail Guides for Partridge Run: The Long Path Guide by Herb Chong - Editor (New York-New Jersey Trail Conference) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Ranger Contact: NYS DEC Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by George Senft, who has posted 26 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by skyrunr on 8/5/2007 Hello, I thought I'd post something more recent here. We decided to check this out on one of the nicest days of the year with our dogs. This didn't feel like a hike at all. Half of the trails are wide gravel roads. The other half was over grown bushes and weeds. The sign-in box had a large wasp nest in it. The two posted maps were useless. The topographical at the top showed that "you were here," and the somewhat more useful bottom map did not seem to match up to anything at all. We didn't go off the trail too far because my GPS was low on batteries. There were some beautiful tall trees here, and some old rock walls that look like old civil war bunkers. However, this area was ideal for some light speedy mountain biking. 
Reviewed by CD on 10/10/2006 This hike was nice except for a few things: (1) there were duck hunters all over the place and I got yelled at for not wearing orange. I found it odd and a little un-nerving to hear gun shots from time to time and that hunting is allowed on a preserve frequented by hikers. (2) the trails were not well marked and the map provided at the trailhead might as well have been for a different preserve. At first I thought it had to do with me being inexperienced, but my group ran into 2 different groups of hikers who were equally confused. We didn't get lost, we just never got on the loop we wanted to take. I think I will go back in the spring when it isn't open season on anything. 
Reviewed by Colin on 9/4/2006 I come here sometimes once a week, it's a gorgeous place. In fact, just yesterday when I was there I spotted a black bear about 50 yards ahead of me on the path, it was quite an experience.
Reviewed by JC on 6/1/2006 May 29th, 2006. The "Loop" was not clear at all. We ended up back-tracking hopefully to find our way back. Never did find the waterfall. The worst experience was the millions and millions of caterpillars hanging from and eating the trees. Would definitely not recommend until the caterpillars are gone. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: New York Hiking, New York Trails, New York Hikes, Albany County Hiking, Albany County Trails, Albany County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
