u/Affectionate_Key_636

Hi all! I’m looking to get into hiking in the area as I just moved here. Does anyone have any suggestions on quicker day hikes for a beginner, around 4 hours? If not possible I’ll take any suggestions and maybe just any hiking tips at all, especially as someone from the city. I have literally no hiking experience at all, but I’m pretty athletic. Looking for areas closest to the capital region. I’d love to take advantage of the area, especially over the summer! Thank you!

Wondering if there are any good restaurants for a sit down dinner for a large group of people (16)? Anything recs can help!! Thank you! This is also for a Saturday afternoon at 4 and after a graduation. Open to all types of food and places in Troy as well and the Albany area.