With T-bone, off we went for a little leg-stretching spin. . . once lunch was over and we were happy to be moving.
It's an easy route east on River Rd (Rosendale) around the 'S' and on past Lions Park to Old River Rd. to the Colonie town dump entrance, continuation of the Rail Trail -- you can do it in your sleep although it's not advised.
We deviate from the standard Route Nine Bridge loop by taking Fonda Rd. from the little cement plant on the east side of the culvert beneath Rte 9, and follow that east to the Mohawk R. Left or north on Crescent Rd. past the falls, the power generation site, the pool, with hint of the Lock Six park on the other side of the river, through the trees.
Across the bridge, becomes the regular trail. We choose to climb the trail in the woods, once across the Rexford Bridge, then through the residential area (Olde Niskayuna, oh boy) to home.
Nice ride and fairly OK time.
