New York · National Historical Park trail

Wilkinson Trail - Kids Tour - Station N

in New York · centroid 25 mi from Albany

(Narrator) Here at Station N, turn LEFT, back onto the main part of the Wilkinson Trail. [Indistinct background camp conversations.] (George) It is now October 4th. Two weeks ago, on September 21st, General Burgoyne received a letter [sounds of a horse riding by] from General Henry Clinton in the City of New York.

Apparently, some of General Clinton’s forces were to advance north. They planned to attack Rebel defenses about one hundred fifty miles south of us. It was hoped this would cause the American General here, Horatio Gates, to send soldiers to face General Clinton.

That would make it easier for our General Burgoyne to deal with the remaining Americans here. But it is now early October, and we have heard nothing from General Clinton. As we waited, hoping Clinton was on his way, the Rebel Army has grown larger and more dangerous.

States: New York
Trail type: National Historical Park trail
Centroid nearest city: Albany, NY · 25 mi · ~45 min drive
Centroid coords: 43.0074°, -73.6376°

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-n.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 N and have current notes (water sources, trail closures, permit changes), tell us at /contact — we update pages as we learn.

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