BALLSTON, N.Y. — Authorities in Saratoga County are investigating the discovery of human remains found near a bike path.

Sheriff’s deputies say a passer-by reported finding the remains Sunday afternoon near the path in a wooded area of the town of Ballston, 15 miles north of Albany.

Authorities say the remains were of a single individual whose age and gender weren’t immediately known. No other information has been released.

Police blocked access to the path for several hours Monday as investigators combined the area where the remains were found.