It’s been 200 years since the 7-mile Feeder Canal began flowing through Glens Falls, Hudson Falls onto Fort Edward – “feeding” much needed water from the Hudson River into the highest point of the Champlain Canal.
Today this special linear park is still doing the job it was originally built to do and has blossomed into a 4-season recreational site enjoyed by over 100,000 visitors every year.
Learn more about the FCA and our plans for the future, the special contributions of our long-term Board President, Howard Raymond and Vice President Chris Reed, and a Memorial Remembrance of Harrison Freer.
PLEASE RSVP to attend by 10/18/24: [email protected].
Suggested $35 per person donation will help us continue our conservation and advocacy efforts, but any donation is gratefully appreciated!
To place a Thank You message or Program ad, contact: [email protected] or call 518-792-5363
Glens Falls Brewfest and Taps & Apps are about much more than beer. It is about making the community a better place. All proceeds benefit Adirondack Theatre Festival and Feeder Canal Alliance. These events have contributed over $200,000 to the community.
Whether you prefer a leisurely walk after breakfast, an early morning run before work or you use the trail to commute to work, the Towpath Trail is the perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors and scenic views throughout Glens Falls, Hudson Falls and Fort Edward. In the winter, strap on your crampons or snowshoes (when conditions warrant those) and enjoy an invigorating walk along the Historic Towpath Trail, which includes views overlooking the beautiful Hudson River in some sections. The Towpath Trail is especially beautiful as winter turns to early Spring, when frost is on remnants of the lowered canal water and the grassy areas surrounding the Towpath Trail.
The main access bridge is located at Overlook Park in Glens Falls on Richardson Street, which is about 1.5 miles off Exit 18 on the Northway. New pedestrian bridges over the Feeder Canal are located at Murray St. and at Water Street, to make it easier for pedestrians and cyclists to safely travel those sections of the Towpath Trail.
E-BIKE POLICY: According to New York State Canal Corporation, Class 1 and 2 E-Bikes are allowed on the Feeder Canal Towpath Trail. We urge winter riders to use extreme caution as the Towpath Trail may be difficult to ride on as the result of evolving levels of snow, slush and ice.
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The Glens Falls Feeder Canal Towpath is a nine mile trail suitable for walking, running or biking from the Feeder Dam in Queensbury to Mullen Park in Fort Edward.
Learn MoreThe Feeder Canal is suitable for canoeing or kayaking for five miles from the beginning of the Canal at Feeder Dam in Queensbury to the takeout at Martindale Boat Basin on Martindale Avenue in Hudson Falls.
Learn MoreThe Southern Adirondack Audubon Society would like to encourage you to get out there and start looking for and observing birds. They specifically list the Towpath Road in Kingsbury as a great site to look for birds.
Learn MoreAddress:
21 Thomson Ave, Suite 5
P.O. Box 2414
Glens Falls, NY 12801-6414
Phone:
1-518-792-5363
Email:
[email protected]
Feeder Canal Alliance is dedicated to the preservation of the nature and history of our Canal. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact us with the information above or using our contact form.