A Skidmore student’s guide to Saratoga-area parks and trails Harry Mooney '21 hmooney@skidmore.edu Saratoga Springs and its surrounding area are home to more than 25 public parks and trails, two state parks and one national park. Here's my perspective on a few favorites. Mon, 29 Jul 2019 13:35:01 -0800 Skidmore student life,Outing Club,Saratoga Springs recreation, View of a sunset over a mountain from a hiker's perspective View of a sunset over a mountain from a hiker's perspective A view of the sunset over Lake George from Shelving Rock, one of many hiking trails near Skidmore. Photo by Jon Volks.