The Town of Greenwich boundary begins at the Hudson Crossing Gate on Rt 42 to the Dix Bridge. This is a key segment since it passes through Hudson Crossing Park, a unique recreational and educational destination centered on Lock C5 Island on the Champlain Canal and Hudson River. Once the site of neglected land, Hudson Crossing Park is a testament to community involvement and municipal collaboration. The trails in the park host dog walkers, hikers, runners, bikers and bird watchers.
Champlain Canal Trail
The Champlain Canalway Trail crosses the Dix Bridge, a restored structure on the State and National Register of Historic Places. The bridge provides passage over the Hudson River joining pedestrian, bicycle and snowmobile trails in Washington and Saratoga counties. The CCT follows Route 113 north to Route 4, crossing to follow River Road to the Town of Fort Edward. These sections will mostly follow low-use, scenic, riverside roads.
Empire State Trail
The EST will follow the path of the CCT up the River Road until it meets up with Route 4 again just north of Old Champlain Canal Lock 13 Pocket Park
Hudson River/Champlain Canal Access Points
- Lock C-5 Park Public Docks
- Hudson Crossing Park Kayakj Launch
Sites To Visit
- Mildred Denton Wildlife Sanctuary
- Hudson Riverside Park
- Hudson Crossing Park (picnic pavilion, playground, restrooms and trail system)
- Battenkill Access Points
- Battenkill DEC Public Fishing
- Washington County Fair Grounds
- Dionondahowa Falls Overlook & Trail
Local Business (listings greater than a mile from the trail in bold)
Food
- Oak Tavern
- Hand Melon Farm/Farmstand 3 miles from Dix Bridge via Hogsback/Old Schuylerville Rds
- Twin Thai 4 miles from Dix Bridge via Hogsback – Old Schuylerville Rds (1 mile hill)
- Ice Cream Man 3 miles from Dix Bridge via Hogsback – Old Schuylerville Rds (1 mile hill)
- Moby Dick’s Fish Fry 4 mile from Dix Bridge via Hogsback/Old Schuylerville Rds 1 mile hill
- Green Acres Tavern 5 miles via Clarks Mill Rd & Rte 40 (40 high traffic)
- See Saratoga (Village of Schuylerville) Food Listings
Lodging
- Check Air B&B & VRBO for listings
- Motels/Bed/Breakfasts/Inns in Washington County
- Hotels in Glens Falls, South Glens Falls, Queensbury, Lake George, Saratoga, Ticonderoga +5 to 10 miles from Champlain Canalway Trail on/off trail rural/urban
Retail/Culture/Activity/Amenity
- Battenkill Country Club 5 miles via Hogback-Windy Hill Rd (1 mile hill)
- Windy Hills Golf Course 2.5 miles via Hogback-Windy Hill Rd (1 mile hill)
- Battenkill Fibers Carding & Spinning Mill 5 miles via Clarks Mill Rd/Rte 40
- Greenwich Commercial Area 5 miles via Clarks Mill Rd & Rte 40 (40 high traffic)
Connector Trails
- State Bike Route 9 an on-road signed route along Route 4, an All-American Road
- Hudson Crossing Park Trails Riverwalk Sensory Trail; Island Loop Trail; Eagle Point Trail
- Mildred Denton Wildlife Sanctuary – 3 miles of trails Nature Conservancy
- Snowmobile Trail Dix Bridge is the east-west bi-county connector.
Village of Greenwich 6 miles from Dix Bridge via Hogsback//Old Schuylerville/Village Streets…