National Park Service News Release                         

Release Date: July 28, 2023 

Contact: Leslie Morlock (518) 538-0031

    

Stillwater, N.Y. – Saratoga National Historical Park reopened its eastern entrance at Route 4 today after park facilities staff completed stabilization efforts. Permanent repairs will occur later. The entire Park Entrance Road between Route 4 and Route 32 is now available. In addition, a section of the park’s Wilkinson Trail has reopened for hiking. Stop at the Visitor Center for more information and be sure to follow detour and closed signs while on the trail. 

 

Substantial damage was caused at numerous park locations by flash flooding during the evening of July 17. This flooding was triggered by localized torrential rains combined with an extremely wet weather pattern this month throughout the region. Work continues on affected areas of the trail network. It is hoped that all trails will reopen in the coming weeks once safe access can be restored. Further updates will be shared on the park website at nps.gov/sara.