Saratoga Lake Loop

Saratoga Lake Loop

by BKClark

This short loop around Saratoga Lake, near Saratoga Springs, NY, is sure to please your eyes the entire way around. The ride is easily accessible from I-87 exit 12, 13 or 14, or heading south out of Saratoga Springs on NY route 9P. The loop is short and sweet with only a few turns and stops. It is sprinkled with a few attractions along the way, but venture into the city of Saratoga Springs, NY for myriad attractions and points of interest too numerous to mention here. But, just a few for example are: the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), and the Saratoga Race Course. If you just want to spend some time at the lake though, there are plenty of places to relax or get a nice lunch and enjoy the beautiful lake. But, by all means, EnJoy the Ride!

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Directions: On NY route 9P, heading south out of Saratoga Springs, NY, follow 9P over the bridge, then continue along the eastern and southern shore of Saratoga Lake. When you come to the end of route 9P, take a right on US 9 heading north. In about a mile and a half, turn right on Malta Ave, then take the second left onto Nelson Ave Ext (county route 64), heading north. In about five and a half miles, turn right on Kaydeross Ave heading northeast. At the end of Kaydeross Ave, turn right on Crescent Ave (county route 22) heading east. Crescent Ave takes you back to route 9P and the beginning of the loop.

Tips:

Shorthand:
Saratoga Springs, NY -> 9P[S]-> R-US9[N]-> R-Malta Ave[E]-> L-Nelson Ave Ext (county 64)[N]-> R-Kaydeross Ave[NE]-> R-Crescent Ave(county 22)[E]-> Route 9P(start of loop).

Ride Details

  • Ride Type: Circular
  • Time: 27 minutes
  • Distance: 16.2 mi (26 km)
  • Average Speed: 36 mph (58 kph)
  • Road Type: State Routes/County Routes/Secondary Roads
  • Road Condition: 8 Good (a few bumpy sections).
  • Date Ridden: 4/6/2020
  • Maximum Elevation: 300 ft
  • Traffic Lights: 3
  • Stop Signs: 1

Gas:
*Stewart’s – Saratoga Lake (North)
*Stewart’s – Saratoga Lake

*Ethanol free gas available

Food:
Dunning Street Station – Malta, NY
The Publik House – Malta, NY
The Ripe Tomato – Malta, NY
Carson’s Woodside Tavern – Malta, NY
Nostalgia Ale House & Wine Bar – Malta New York
Panza’s Restaurant Saratoga Lake

Lodging:
Bass Manor – Malta, NY
Lakeshore Inn – Saratoga Lake
Saratoga Lake Motel – Saratoga Lake

Camping:
Lee’s Park – Saratoga Lake

Repair Shops:

Attractions:
Extreme Hydro Flight – Saratoga Lake
Adirondack Cruise & Charter Co. – Saratoga Lake
Brown’s Beach – Saratoga Lake

Connections:
Saratoga Battlefield Loop