{"id":90,"date":"2008-10-24T15:13:44","date_gmt":"2008-10-24T19:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/adventures\/2008\/10\/stables.html"},"modified":"2016-11-07T15:38:23","modified_gmt":"2016-11-07T15:38:23","slug":"stables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/adventures\/2008\/10\/stables\/","title":{"rendered":"Stables"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5723 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2016\/07\/stables.gif\" alt=\"stables.gif\" width=\"445\" height=\"244\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Size: 538 acres<\/li>\n<li>Level: Beginner &#8211; Expert<\/li>\n<li>Scenery: Forest, swamps, streams<\/li>\n<li>Terrain: Mostly rugged single track<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Trip Tip: SMBA use sticker required<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>This 538-acre parcel of land north of town<\/strong> has become very popular for mountain bikers through out the region.\u00a0 There are plenty of cyclists to ride with on a sunny afternoon during the week.\u00a0 The intertwined, technical trails have consistently evolved over the years, thanks to Saratoga Mountain Bike Association (SMBA).<\/p>\n<p>There are many unique features that will challenge and keep the most experienced bikers coming back for more riding.\u00a0 As you explore the area, get ready to cross over small streams on narrow stick bridges, cruise down or drop off of giant boulders and get to the other side of logs with the use of a seesaw.\u00a0 The beginner and intermediate mountain biker will advance quickly after riding miles of single track and dirt roads through out the wooded region.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Back in 2000<\/strong>, SMBA was formed and secured this land for recreation with an agreement with Finch-Pryn Paper Company, who still occasionally closes sections for logging operations.\u00a0 SMBA has a membership fee to handle trail maintenance and administrative costs.\u00a0 You are required to purchase a use sticker, which are available at Elevate Cycles on Van Dam St in downtown Saratoga Springs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Directions<\/strong>: Clinton Ave and Daniels Road<br \/>\nParking is very limited here and not recommended. It&#8217;s better to ride from town. Go west on Church Street off of Broadway. At the first traffic light make a right onto Clinton Ave. Ride to the end of Clinton Ave past <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/skidmore\/\">Skidmore College<\/a>. 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