Albany-Hudson Electric Trail

Albany-Hudson Electric Trail The page for the Albany Hudson Electric Trail, which was the old Albany-Hudson Electric Trolley line that connects the Port of Albany to Hudson, NY.

Trail is being developed by the Greenway as part of the Empire Trail. The Albany Hudson Electric Trail is the missing link that connects the Heldeberg-Hudson Rail Trail & Harlem Valley Rail Trail, as part of the larger Empire State Trail. This is the page for those who love, support and advocate for the AHET. Official websites for the owner/operator of the AHET is https://hudsongreenway

.ny.gov/albany-hudson-electric-trail and https://empiretrail.ny.gov/ , which is where “official” inquiries should be directed.The AHET is a paved/stone dust bike & pedestrian path that runs parallel to Columbia Turnpike. The National Grid Power lines provide right of way possibilities for much (but not all) of the trail. Up to date trail maps, including pavement type and nearby amenities can be found at empire trail.ny.gov. The AHET is a 15-mile connector from downtown Rensselaer to downtown Hudson. The trail has connects 3 town parks, 10 schools, 15 churches, 10 Banks, over 100 local businesses and over 1,000 community residents. The history of the right of way as an electric trolley line, transmission line, and land development scheme can be found at https://www.renstrust.org/images/partner_trails/The%20Albany%20Southern%20Electric%20Railroad.pptx. Getting this trail built was an immense project that required the help, input and approval of many people from all parts of the community and state. The NYS Greenway is the operator of the AHET and the holder of the majority of the land access agreements. They contract with adjoining municipalities and nonprofit organizations (primarily the Columbia County Friends of the AHET and the Rensselaer Land Trust) for maintenance, coordination of volunteer activities, and other programming. There is an ongoing need for trail amenities and improvements. The AHET will make the city of Albany & Troy both more accessible to Southern Rensselaer County via enhanced trail system connections, such as to the Heldeberg-Hudson Trail segment from Albany to Delmar. Please also check out the progress of the successful Harlem Valley Rail Trail, connecting Columbia County with the rest of the Hudson River Valley by bike! website - http://hvrt.org/There are many significant benefits to the community including culture, economic improvement, and walkability. We are moving towards a cleaner, greener, atmosphere and town. This is will give kids a family a new reason to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. This path has many possibilities including town-wide hop scotch, sidewalk chalk murals, 5k charity races, historic reenactment and other art installations along the way.

New podcast coming soon, with some of the initial podcast episodes discussing the AHET and Empire State Trail!
01/25/2024

New podcast coming soon, with some of the initial podcast episodes discussing the AHET and Empire State Trail!

From Hudson River Valley Greenway NHA --Exciting news!!! 🎉The Hudson River Valley Greenway has launched an online, inter...
06/12/2023

From Hudson River Valley Greenway NHA --

Exciting news!!! 🎉

The Hudson River Valley Greenway has launched an online, interactive Greenway Trail System Map using ArcGIS to illustrate and highlight the expansive network of designated Greenway trails throughout the Hudson Valley. The map includes nearly 1,000 miles of designated land trails and over 115 designated water trail sites along the 256-mile Hudson River Greenway Water Trail. The map allows users to discover designated trails and water trail sites in their communities and will aid in drafting grant applications and planning for future trail connections. 🏞

The map is not meant for navigational use. The map was developed for illustrative and planning purposes only and may not reflect actual ground locations and measurements.

Check it out using the link below!"

https://hudsongreenway.ny.gov/greenway-trail-system-map.

Navigation features on the left-hand side of the map on a computer, or the lower right side of a mobile device, are, from top to bottom, Zoom In (+) Zoom Out (-), Zoom to the default level, Find Your Location, and a north orientation. Navigation features on the top right side of the map on both comp...

05/14/2023

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Wow!
02/09/2023

Wow!

A group of Club members walked a section of the Albany-Hudson Electric Rail Trail this morning. In addition to 32 species identified, Sy Balsen captured these two Bald Eagles exhibiting courtship/social bonding behavior. Tufted Titmice and White-breasted Nuthatches were also heard working on their songs.

📷 by Sy Balsen

Definitely worth a visit.
02/04/2023

Definitely worth a visit.

01/15/2023
01/15/2023

The Albany-Hudson Electric Trail (AHET), part of the Empire State Trail, runs for 36 miles from the City of Rensselaer to the City of Hudson in Rensselaer and Columbia counties. The majority of the trail is off-road and follows the historic route of an electric trolley which operated from 1900 to 19...

This took some effort, and is very much appreciated.
12/06/2022

This took some effort, and is very much appreciated.

Kinderhook, NY 12106

Thank you!
10/24/2022

Thank you!

Great teamwork!
10/18/2022

Great teamwork!

In September, CFET trail crew members Jake Samascott and Ron Rich provided flail mower support to the Rensselaer Land Trust on 7 miles of the AHET in the Town of Schodack. Jake pictured deploying from the Village of Nassau enroute to Miller Rd!

Yay! The benches have arrived!
10/15/2022

Yay! The benches have arrived!

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