By funkylitlcowgirl on October 23, 2009
Hello,
I am an avid horseback rider, and recently spoke with the Cornell Cooperative extension equine division and they said that the trail was open to horses. We have ridden the trail twice this year, and it is beautiful! There is limited parking, you might find some in Malta, and in Halfmoon. There is enough space for 1 trailer at the trail head in Ballston Spa, right on underpass road. The CCE told me that the only thing that we as horse people have to respect is that we need to stay to the side of the trail so as not to drop any 'presents' for the other passer-bys. That, and most of the trail is asphalt, so I would much rather walk on the grass anyway. So if you are a horse person, check it out! And please, respect the trail and use common sense so not to ruin it for others. Thank you and happy riding!!
By jtorriani on June 04, 2009
The trail is open from underpass rd in Balston spa to coons crossing. There appears to be a bridge north of underpass rd that is still not completed. Once the bridge is completed the trail will be about an other mile longer into Balston Spa. The completed trail is 7.5 miles long and is very well maintained. There are few road crossings. Unfortunately there are no signs directing people to where the trial begins.
By jaeymeson on November 03, 2008
Fall 2008 - After all of the construction being done on the I87 bypass, the bike trail is finally open again. The original trail has been regraded and fully paved. In addition, the trail has been extended to the North for approximately another mile. However, this new section of the trail is unpaved but hard packed. Still road bikes and mountain bikes can easily ride the additional section of the trail. For additional details on the trail, see my previous post for a great ride on the Zim Smith Mid-County Trail.