Saratoga NHP 100 Mile Challenge

Challenge runs from the beginning of National Park Week (mid-April) through National Public Lands Day (September).

Saratoga National Historical Park is a fee free park

No

Spring, Summer, Fall

Day, Dawn, Dusk

The Battlefield Driving Tour Road (bike route) is paved, but there are sections with steep grades that may be difficult to navigate. Wilkinson Trail is made up of a mixture of forest floor (roots and twigs), mowed grass, and crosses small streams. While parts of the trail are easier to traverse, there are sections with steep grades that may be difficult to navigate. The Victory Woods Trail received the National Park Service 2010 Architectural Design Project Achievement Award for its accessibility. Handicapped parking for Victory Woods is located at the end of Monument Drive in Schuylerville. Visitor Center Parking: two spaces available in main parking lot at bottom of ramp. Ramp has a steep incline to visitor center; additional parking is available on Roosevelt Rd. Entrance: automatic front doors (2 sets) open outwards, ramp and automatic rear door opens outwards Restrooms: partially accessible indoor restrooms are available in the visitor center - a handicap stall is available, but there is no automatic door. A partially accessible outdoor portable toilet is available in the lower level of the visitor center parking area near the tour road entrance. Water: water fountains located inside visitor center between restrooms and one located outside off ramp from main parking lot. Water contains sodium in excess of 20 mg/L Picnic tables: handicap accessible picnic area is accessible from main parking lot, picnic tables are also available behind visitor center Exhibits: artifacts on display in glass cases, visually and physically available from a wheelchair. Doors from museum area to paved patio are automatic. Tour Road (during open season) A 10-mile driving tour road provides access to areas where the critical 1777 events took place. Along the way there are a total of 10 stops, each stop has a parking area and interpretive signage. Parking: each stop along the tour road has two accessible parking spaces. Restrooms: partially accessible outdoor portable toilets are available at tour road entrance and stop 2, and a composting toilet is available at tour road stop 7. Walkways: all tour road stops have paved walkways, several meet ADA grade and slope requirements, but some do not. Some visitors may experience difficulty accessing tour road stops 2, 7, and 8. The park has undergone an accessibility review and will be implementing these critical walkway upgrades in the future.

Yes — Dogs must be leashed. Visitors are required to clean up after their pets and waste bags are provided on the premises.

No — Reservations are not required, but registration is. Please e-mail SARA_info@nps.gov to register for the 100 mile challenge.

All are welcome and encouraged to participate.

Saratoga National Historical Park