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This information is a public record of the 1987 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
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Wilkinson Trail

National Park Service Frontcountry Trail
  • Length
    4.2 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    out & back
 (1 review)

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Farmhouse that served as a mid-level headquarters building during battles. Photo by NPS.
Farmhouse that served as a mid-level headquarters building during battles. Photo by NPS.
Wilkinson Trail at Saratoga NHP - 10-10-2018. Photo by Jim Walla.
Wilkinson Trail at Saratoga NHP - 10-10-2018. Photo by Jim Walla.
Wilkinson Trail at Saratoga NHP - 10-10-2018. Photo by Jim Walla.
Wilkinson Trail at Saratoga NHP - 10-10-2018. Photo by Jim Walla.
Philip Schuyler house. Photo by Matt Wade/wiki.
Philip Schuyler house. Photo by Matt Wade/wiki.
Saratoga Monument in Saratoga National Historical Park. Photo by Americasroof/wiki.
Saratoga Monument in Saratoga National Historical Park. Photo by Americasroof/wiki.
View of the battlefield. Photo by Matt Wade/wiki.
View of the battlefield. Photo by Matt Wade/wiki.
  • Farmhouse that served as a mid-level headquarters building during battles. Photo by NPS.
  • Farmhouse that served as a mid-level headquarters building during battles. Photo by NPS.
  • Wilkinson Trail at Saratoga NHP - 10-10-2018. Photo by Jim Walla.
  • Wilkinson Trail at Saratoga NHP - 10-10-2018. Photo by Jim Walla.
  • Philip Schuyler house. Photo by Matt Wade/wiki.
  • Saratoga Monument in Saratoga National Historical Park. Photo by Americasroof/wiki.
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Location: At Saratoga NHP, starts at battlefield visitor center.

  • States: New York

The trail follows sections of the 1777 road system and traverses various British Military positions. There are a series of interpretation stations en route. Some steep grades and slippery slopes when wet.

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Reviews

Jim Walla
Jim Walla
Oct 11, 2018
Wilkinson Trail - Oct 10, 2018

This trail wanders around the Saratoga National Historical Park. Roughly half the trail is out in open fields and half is in forest. The trail is easy and well maintained with just a couple of short, gentle hills to climb. There are several kiosks where you can use you phone to listen to battlefield information. I did not try these, so I can't comment on them. I took a few detours to check out battlements, so my total hike was over 4.5 miles. All in all, this was a very pleasant hike. In the fall, the colors are excellent and the calls of souring red-tailed hawks was quite nice.

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Allowed Uses:

Hiking/Walking Snow, cross-country skiing Snow, snowshoeing

Other Activities

  • Snow, snow play general

Public Contact

Jo Finam
Saratoga National Historical Park
648 Route 32
Stillwater, NY 12170
[email protected] • (518) 664-9821

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

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  • Part of a Trail System? No
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  • Tread Width (average): 72"
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  • Certified as an NRT
    Jun 15, 1987
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