Known as the “Great Carrying Place” (Wahcoloosencoochaleva), Fort Edward is steeped layers of pre and post colonial history, having played a major role in the French and Indian Wars and the American Revolution. Fort Edward his located at the intersection of the Hudson River and Champlain Canal. Highway I-87 Exit 17 is only 6 miles from the Village of Fort Edward where Amtrak’s Adirondack and Ethan Allan’s Express passenger lines stop daily. This crossroad community retains its historic and rural charm. Fort Edward is also known for the Fort Edward Grasslands, a rare and unique important bird habitat.
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Champlain Canalway Trail
The CCT features Hudson River views and access points along its southern approach from the Town of Greenwich to Fort Edward. As the trail continues into the Village of Fort Edward it moves onto the Old Champlain Canalway route, the critical connector to the Feeder Canal. The Old Junction Lock to the Feeder Canal Five Combination Locks, the “T” where the feeder and CCT meet, conveys an entire interpretive historical story.
Empire State Trail
The EST shares the CCT’s footprint, 7 miles of which is on-road shoulder route through the Town of Fort Edward. The trail transitions from Route 4 at State Street in the Village of Fort Edward and continues to follow the CCT route on Village Streets through the Village of Fort Edward to the Trailhead at Mullen Park. Here the trail transitions to the towpath of the Old Champlain Barge Canal, beginning as low traffic on-road section to an off-road multi-use stone dust trail up to and past the border with The Town of Kingsbury.
Hudson River/Champlain Canal Access Points
- Lock C-6 Fort Miller
- Lock C-7 Fort Edward – no dock, short but steep slope to potage
- Bradley Beach – Open area to launch – silted in, shallow water – current
- Fort Edward Yacht Basin Terminal Wall – tie up – wall to mount
- Public Docks at the Route 4 Bridge South of Fort Edward Village – tie up
- Empire State Trail Head at Mullen Park
- Mullen Park & Walking-Fitness Trail
- Old Fort House Museum (seasonal) – Certified Bike Friendly NY Business
- Rogers Island Visitor Center
- Fort Edward Yacht Basin & Underwood Park
- Washington County Historical Society
- Washington County Archives & Washington County Historian
- Washington County Planning Office (maps, tourism brochures, trail working group info)
- Washington County Tourism (washingtoncounty.fun)
- Canal Street Marketplace (Thursdays 4PM-7PM June – October)
- Moses Kill Aqueduct
- Fort Edward Junction Lock
- Little Theater on the Farm (seasonal)
- Washington County Grasslands Wildlife Management Area
- Grassland Bird Trust’s Alfred Z. Solomon Grassland Bird Viewing Area
- Historic Fort Miller Reformed Church & Meeting House
- Riverside Cemetery
- Hamlet of Fort Miller & Mill Park @ Lock 6
Local Business (listings greater than a mile from the trail in bold)
Food
Village Center
- Ye Old Fort Diner
- Dahlias
- Mamma’s Cafe
- Stumpy’s
- Anvil Inn
- Stewart’s Shops #215
- Garden Barn Cafe End of East Street/Rd
Commercial area 1 mile from Mullen Park trail head & the Village Center
- Market 32
- McDonald’s
- Stewart’s Shop #123
- Mandy’s Pizza & Sub Shop
- Subway
- Sushi Wa
- Cumberland Farms
- Dunkin’
- Pizza Hut
- Rookies & Cream (seasonal)
Lodging
- Barn at Bassett House on Hudson Retreat Center
- Harvest Hosts at Canal Street Market Place
- Camp at Fort Edward Library – Pre-Registration with Library & Village Required
- 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
Village Center
- Evergreen Bicycle Works – Certified Bike Friendly NY Business : On-Trail @Amtrak Station
- Slick Fin Brewery
- Fort Edward Free Library
- Adirondack Graceful Arts – Consignment & Crafts
- Garden Barn End of East St/Rd
Commercial area 1 mile from Mullen Park trail head & the Village Center
- Washington County Campus [ DMV Center, County Clerk, Courthouse, Public Health and+)
- Dollar General from Mullen Park trail head
- Family Dollar from Mullen Park trail head
- Glen’s Falls National Bank
Public Transportation
- Fort Edward D&H Railway Depot (Amtrak Station – Adirondack & Ethan Allen Express) Travelling with Bikes on Amtrak & FAQs
- Greater Glens Falls Transit – Route 4 All GGFT year-round, fixed route buses are equipped with 2 station bike racks. Use of the bike racks is on a first-come, first serve basis. Trolleys are not equipped with bike racks.
Connector Trails
- State Bike Route 9 an on-road signed route along Route 4, an All-American Road
- Feeder Canal Trail stone surfaced outdoor walking/bike trail that runs along the shores of the Feeder Canal from Hudson River Overlook Park in Queensbury to Five Combines Park and Mullen Park in Fort Edward
- Warren County Bikeway (from Feeder Canal Trail)
- Grasslands Loop Trail an onroad loop connecting Washington County State Wildlife Management Area and Solomon Viewing Area (loop info in development)
- New York State Canalway Water Trail