Glass Lake

Rensselaer County, New York

Glass Lake is in Sand Lake, New York, under 20 miles from Albany. This county has a population of around 159,000 people.

The closest major airport is Albany International and is about 30 minutes from Glass Lake. Urgent care can be provided at Albany Memorial Hospital, 21 minutes away.

Groceries and snacks can be found at Hannaford Supermarket, eight minutes away. Locals recommend restaurants such as The Towne Tavern, La Perla, and Paula’s Country Kitchen.

Happy Medium

Glass Lake’s size provides a perfect balance of water sports and privacy for its residents.

There is an abundance of different fish species found in this lake. Anglers can expect to find rainbow trout, bullhead, perch, pickerel, brown trout, rock bass, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and sockeye salmon.

Nearby Entertainment

The top attraction nearby is New York State Museum. This museum has free admission, dinosaur exhibits and is kid-friendly.

Adults of age should visit Nine Pin Cider, the state's first farm cidery. They offer quality craft ciders using only New York apples and fruit.

Unwind with the family at The Original Goat Yoga - Capital Region NY after a long day at the lake.

This lake lies a short 23-minute drive from Jiminy Peak Ski Resort, which makes Glass Lake a perfect destination for those interested in winter sports.

Explore Nature

There are lots of options to reconnect with the great outdoors near Glass Lake.

Barberville Falls is a relatively short hike and is especially beautiful in the wintertime when the waterfalls freeze.

For a more challenging hike, explore the 9.8 miles of trails found at Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail.

For a middle-of-the-road hike, go to Hand Hollow Conservation Area (a 3-mile trail).

Excellent Location for Lake Life

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a waterfront property, Glass Lake is an excellent choice.