Zim Smith Trail Head — Attraction in Town of Halfmoon

Great place for walks, bike rides, or runs. The path is paved, which is nice in the spring when walking paths get muddy. No worries about mud here. There are two options, East or West. I went to the West last time. It is flat and almost straight for the first .75 miles at least, which is as far as I went before turning around. This section has water on both sides. I saw many turtles and a variety of birds. Going east, there is immediately an incline then a decline. The path is curvier and goes through woods along the train tracks. There is a picnic table at .5 miles, where I turned around. I saw a restroom in the parking area but did not venture inside. There was a place to lock up your bike. There are parking areas on both sides of the road,...

I grew up in this area. I remember when it was just a one way dirt trail that lead to ballston spa. Not anymore… Now it is a heavy traffic, paved trail. Tons of cyclists and people walking and running. Clifton park is getting huge now… It was much better when I was young. If you walk on this trail, be sure to bring a mirror to see a cyclist or runner that may be coming up behind you. And they will run you over because they are rude.

Anyway, I don’t like this trail now because of all the people. Most people that use this trail are newbies from all the new housing complexes going up. they are a pain in my A$$! I know WAY better trails around here but I sure as hell am not sharing there locations for the newbies to...

This is the start of a 9-mile flat, gravel packed, wide trail suitable for biking, strollers, and joggers that don't want any elevation change. It's a lovely trail that passes through wetlands and forests, although you will also encounter some backyards as well. It's impossible to get lost on this trail ☺️ Starting at the trailhead, the first three miles are hard-packed gravel and the rest is paved.

This is just a basic trail entrance. There are no facilities aside from the parking lot at the trailhead. There is no water, no restrooms, no playground, no picnic tables, and no benches. I'm not sure how far up you have to travel before there are any facilities at all...