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Adirondack Rail Trail Loop ride

Adirondack Rail Trail sees 92,000 trips in first 6 months

By Tim Rowland

Strong user numbers on par with similar rail-trails

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From hiking trails to biking trails, Julia Goren to lead Adirondack Rail Trail Association

By Gwendolyn Craig

Julia Goren will be the next executive director of the Adirondack Rail Trail Association.

Causeway at the Adirondack Rail Trail over Lake Colby

Snowmobiler dies after Adirondack Rail Trail crash

By Adirondack Explorer

A New Jersey snowmobiler died Saturday after an accident on the Adirondack Rail Trail in the town of Harrietstown.

phragmites on the Adirondack Rail Trail

Adirondack Rail Trail users invited to join the fight against invasive plants

By Gwendolyn Craig

Visitors encouraged to use 'Play, Clean, Go' approach to stopping the spread

Phase 2 of the Adirondack Rail Trail passes a number of wetlands en route to Floodwood Road.

Adirondack Rail Trail phase 2: Loop rides for all levels

By Phil Brown

Because sometimes loops are better than out and back

Man feeds a bird out of his hand.

Bird songs along the Adirondack Rail Trail

By Contributing Writer

This accessible path is one bike-birder's dream

A scenic loop ride off the Adirondack Rail Trail

By Phil Brown

This excursion from Phase 2 of the Adirondack Rail Trail features ponds, wetlands, wildflowers and wildlife.

Adirondack Rail Trail

Adirondack Rail Trail adds the next 15 miles

By Phil Brown

Phase 2 of the Adirondack Rail Trail opened today, ahead of schedule. The next phase is expected to be finished next year.

basil seggos on lake champlain

New York’s former environmental conservation leader joins energy practice at private law firm

By James Odato

Basil Seggos will work with renewable energy clients 

What to know: Adirondack Rail Trail crossings

By Mike Lynch

Both drivers and trail users should be alert at crossings along the Adirondack Rail Trail to ensure everyone's safety.

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