![]() Those not aware of the mystery sign would have vended their way through city streets and could have reached the Schuyler Flatts Cultural Park via 2 nd Ave. and then to those on Clinton Ave.) This, of course, assumes that our riders are familiar with this option – leaving the MHBHT at 4 th St. (The “Albany Rural Cemetery Bypass” takes one to the bicycle lanes on Van Rensselaer Blvd. Riders then could proceed south on Broadway’s wide shoulders either to immediately leave for the “Albany Rural Cemetery Bypass” after 2/10 miles or to continue south on Broadway. While there is no active traffic control at this intersection, there is a well-marked pedestrian crossing with blinking caution lights. Following the paved path through the park, riders would exit onto Broadway at Village One Apartments/Schuyler Inn. 32 in Watervliet and would, instead, have a pleasant ride through the Schuyler Flatts Cultural Park. Following it, they would avoid the traffic and intersections on Rt. ![]() OPTION 2 – South-bound riders who wanted to get to Broadway/Rt 32 would find this sign very welcoming. It would be one group of confused cyclists! (If there is any signage for the MHBHT/Corning Riverfront Park on southbound Broadway, it is well hidden.) On the following map, use the dark blue trail and the red making on Broadway. After some considerable confusion, the riders might have headed south on Broadway/Rt 32 searching for more MHBHT trail signage – a futile search indeed. The park shows clearly in the photograph. Option 1 – If south-bound riders on the Empire State Trail/Erie Canalway Trail/Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail were unfamiliar with the connection of Broadway in Watervliet to the I-787 underpass leading to the MHBHT south to Albany or had just missed the turn, they could follow the sign into the Schuyler Flatts Cultural Park. ![]()
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