Anchor Diamond Park — Attraction in Town of Ballston

Great parking, always cleared out soon after a storm. Beautiful trails are well marked. Much work has gone into bridges. Best of all is that it combines nature with history. Excellent, informative signage at the foundation, inspiring imagination of lives and times that have gone before us. Visitors should note the flat stone top adjacent to the steps. Treasures from digs have respectfully been left untouched for all to enjoy (when not covered by snow). Gradually benches have been added at scenic points, and even picnic tables. What great hiking for a family interested in nature and history. Strangely, when I have hiked there I have not heard much bird chatter, but I intend to return at daybreak during...

Visited this park for the first time today. I enjoyed the opportunity to walk the various trails but probably would not have come if I had known how wet the trails would be. My fault, considering how much rain we have had lately. My only negative had nothing to do with the park or the trail conditions, but I was astounded at the number of people I encountered that were carrying on cell phone conversations as they were walking along. Come on, what did they come here for....they should have stayed home on their cell phones because they walked right by the reason they were here in the...

The park has lots of parking, one squidgy porta-potty and a ton of beautiful scenery. The trails are very well-marked and follow a 1700s carriage road to a since-burned out historical mansion. The trails are mostly flat, with the main path even stroller-friendly. The outer trails are muddy and mucky, however. Wear your boots, or sneakers you don't mind getting muddy :) The streams and bridges make for some gorgeous scenery, especially in the snow.

This trail would be great for kids, dogs, and anyone who wants an easy but lovely hike. No...