About Us

Our Vision:

Saratoga County has a robust network of well-designed and well-maintained trails in a vibrant community with engaged trail user groups. 


Our Mission:

Saratoga Trails Alliance serves as a central resource hub for trail users, organizations, and people who live, work and play in Saratoga County. We support ecologically sustainable and accessible trails and advocate for county-wide trail projects to benefit an inclusive and diverse community.


Values:

  • We enhance our community. We benefit our community by supporting conservation efforts, contributing to the local economy, and providing residents and visitors alike with an array of opportunities to enjoy nature.

  • We respect and protect nature. We develop trail systems and promote trail uses that are compatible with nature conservation.

  • We listen and collaborate. We engage  with interested land owners, land managers, and user groups to build cooperation and maximize outcomes for all.

  • We support land conservation efforts. We seek to collaborate with government entities, local land trusts, private landowners, and other community partners to integrate trails as appropriate into conservation plans and programs.

  • We obtain needed funding. Working in collaboration with our partners, we raise and reinvest private and public funds to advance trail design, development, stewardship and engagement.  

  • We cultivate and support volunteerism. We supply a corps of motivated volunteers for the upkeep of trails and carriage roads, and related stewardship needs.

  • We advocate.  We document support for trail systems and work with our partners to advance trail and conservation interests before local, regional, and as necessary, state boards and bodies.

  • We operate independently. We function as a free-standing nonprofit, supportive of our partners, while also reserving the right to differ respectfully.

  • We produce tangible results. We achieve measurable results from programs and funds expended.

Who is STA?

Anna Laloë –Executive Director

Anna Laloë, the Executive Director of Saratoga Trails Alliance, brings a diverse background in geology, climate science, nonprofit leadership, and a genuine love for the outdoors to her role. With a PhD in Geology from the University of Cambridge (UK), she has spent significant time conducting climate science in the most remote areas of the Arctic and Antarctic. Her experience extends to practical conservation efforts as a backcountry forest ranger in Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska, a participant in multiple Outward Bound and Student Conservation Association projects, and her work at global environmental consulting firm Arcadis, which focuses on sustainable solutions for her clients.

At Saratoga Trails Alliance, Anna is dedicated to developing and maintaining sustainable trails that encourage outdoor recreation and foster a connection with nature and community. Her previous role as an elite-level mountain biker brings an understanding of what outdoor enthusiasts seek in trail experiences. This perspective, combined with her professional expertise, guides her efforts to make trails accessible and enjoyable for the diverse trail user groups of Saratoga County.

Anna's commitment to the outdoors is shared with her two daughters, who enjoy mountain biking and exploring nature. Through her work with the Saratoga Trails Alliance, Anna hopes to inspire a sense of stewardship and gratitude for the natural environment within the community.