Hikers, skiers and dog walkers in Saratoga County have a gentler new way to reach one of Moreau Lake State Park's prettiest overlooks. A new 0.7-mile multi-use trail has opened, giving visitors an easier path from the Lake Bonita parking area to the lake's southern viewing area, built with fresh boardwalks and bridges along the way.
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced the opening, according to iloveny.com, describing the new route as a less strenuous alternative for reaching the southern viewing area. As NEWS10 ABC reports, visitors can pick up the trail from the Lake Bonita parking area on Wilton Mountain Road, where a new trailhead area has also been added.
What the New Path Offers
The trail is built to handle a range of seasons and activities, with officials saying it is suited for hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and non-motorized biking. The route's new boardwalks and bridges help smooth out terrain between the parking area and the lake's southern viewing spot.
Pets are welcome on the new trail, but the station's report notes they must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet. The addition gives families, casual walkers and winter sports enthusiasts another option besides the park's steeper routes.
Part of a Much Larger Network
The new path doesn't stand alone — it ties directly into the existing Lake Ann Trail and, through it, into the park's broader trail system. Per the same account, the addition connects with Moreau Lake State Park's nearly 35-mile trail network, giving visitors who start on the new boardwalk a way to continue deeper into the park's backcountry if they choose.
For those sticking closer to the parking area, the roughly two-mile Lake Bonita Loop trail remains accessible as well, according to iloveny.com, offering a longer option for visitors who want more mileage than the new connector trail provides.
