New York · National Historical Park trail

Wilkinson Trail - Kids Tour - Station A

in New York · centroid 25 mi from Albany

(Narrator) As you walk along this trail, you are following in the footsteps of British and American soldiers who fought in the Battles of Saratoga in September and October of 1777. Along the way you will meet two witnesses of the battles: a 14-year old girl named Mary Morton, and a12-year old boy named George Williams. As part of your hike, they will talk about their roles here at Saratoga and provide you with a personal view of the world-changing events that happened here.

We hope you enjoy your visit! [Sounds of birds chirping.] (Girl's voice: Mary Morton) Good day to you. My name is Mary Morton. I am 14 years old and my mother and I are camp followers here with the British Army under General John Burgoyne.

[Faint sound of camp noises, background conversation begin.] My father, Joseph Morton, is a Sergeant in His Majesty’s Sixty-Second Regiment. He joined the Sixty-Second about 5 years ago, but it was not until earlier this year, 1777, that he brought my mother and me from Ireland to follow along with him. I thought it might be an adventure, but it has been very difficult.

States: New York
Trail type: National Historical Park trail
Centroid nearest city: Albany, NY · 25 mi · ~45 min drive
Centroid coords: 43.0111°, -73.6493°

About Saratoga National Historical Park

National Historical Park

This trail is inside Saratoga National Historical Park, a national historical park managed by the U.S. National Park Service. Conditions, road status, trail closures, and reservation requirements are published on the park's NPS page — check it before driving in, especially in winter or during major weather events.

Official NPS trail page: https://www.nps.gov/places/wilkinson-trail-kids-tour-station-a.htm

Park homepage: https://www.nps.gov/sara/index.htm

Plan your hike

Practical notes

Maps + permits: long-distance trails like this often require permits for through-hiking, backcountry camping, or specific sections (especially in National Parks). Check with the maintaining organisation listed above and the relevant land manager before booking travel.

Water + supplies: water sources vary seasonally on most U.S. trails. Carry a filter and consult current trail-condition reports — through-hiker journals (PCT-L, AT Reddit, etc.) and the maintaining organisation publish regular updates.

When to go: hiking seasons vary widely with elevation, latitude, and snowpack. Through-hikers traditionally start the AT in March-April (Springer northbound) and the PCT in late April (Campo northbound). High-elevation western trails (CDT, JMT, Wonderland) generally aren't passable until July.

If you've hiked Wilkinson Trail - Kids Tour - Station A and have current notes (water sources, trail closures, permit changes), tell us at /contact — we update pages as we learn.

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