Enjoy a Walk Through the 100 Acre Wood Trail System in Malta, NY

A walk in the woods is one of the best ways to spend time outdoors, and in Malta, NY, the 100 Acre Wood features a fantastic trail system with easy to moderate terrain. The parcel is located in the Luther Forest Technology Campus, and there are multiple accessible entrances for hikers.

What Is the Luther Forest Technology Campus?

The 100 Acre Wood trail system was constructed with the development of the Luther Forest Technology Campus, a 1,414-acre tech campus that was specifically designed for semiconductor and nanotechnology manufacturing and other innovative technologies. This campus is environmentally friendly with a large amount of green space, including the 100 Acre Wood.

Take a Nature Hike Through the 100 Acre Wood

This well-groomed trail system is nestled between Luther Forest Boulevard and Stonebreak Road Extension in the Town of Malta, and it is home to approximately two miles of hiking trails that are open to the public.

The Trails

The trails offer a mix of fairly flat terrain and some short, steep sections. During your hike, you'll find benches where you can take a break before continuing along the path. Hikers will also encounter dense forest growth and a variety of vegetation, cross over a few bridges, and pass by some scenic overlooks.

Please note that there are a couple of places with stairs on the trails, so it is not wheelchair or stroller accessible, although it's kid-friendly. Also, there are roadside pathways surrounding the 100 Acre Wood that are wheelchair accessible. These pathways connect to other trails in the area, including the Zim Smith Trail, which is mostly paved.

The Trailheads

You can access the 100 Acre Wood from the trailheads on Luther Forest Boulevard, Stonebreak Road Extension, or 100 Acre Woods Way. Both the Luther Forest Boulevard and Stonebreak Road Extension trailheads have parking areas, while the two trail entrances off of 100 Acre Woods Way do not.

Things to Know

The 100 Acre Wood is open year round from sunrise to sunset. Leashed dogs are allowed, but you must clean up after them.

The following are not permitted at the trail system:

• Biking or Motorized Vehicles
• Littering
• Hunting
• Alcohol
• Digging, Collecting, or Removing Natural or Cultural Resources

Hikers are asked to leave the park as they find it so everyone can continue to enjoy its natural beauty.

How to Get There

Starting on the Adirondack Northway, get off at Exit 12 and head east on NY-67. Turn right onto U.S. 9, drive south, and then turn left onto Stonebreak Road.

Stonebreak Road will bring you to an intersection with 100 Acre Woods Way and Stonebreak Road Extension. You can stay on Stonebreak Road Extension to the northern parking area/trailhead, or follow 100 Acre Woods Way south and around to Luther Forest Boulevard, which will take you to the southern parking area/trailhead.

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Sources:

• http://newyorktrailheads.com/2017/10/21/100-Acre-Woods.html
• https://www.saratogacountyny.gov/upload/2010092109.pdf
• https://www.malta-town.org/DocumentCenter/View/192/Malta-Parks--Trails-Guide
• https://lutherforest.org/