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Halfmoon Town Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 641 Google reviews · Running trail in Clifton Park, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Halfmoon Town Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

MixedShadedRestroomsTrailhead parking

Paved or gravel trails that meander through shady woods in a park with playgrounds for kids.

What runners say about Halfmoon Town Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (641 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 12 mentions

“The following are some of the things I saw there: Veterans Memorial Sports Fields and equipment Clean bathrooms .”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions
👟 good for all levels 4 mentions

“Several baseball fields here from tee ball to full size for all ages to play on as well.”

I love it me and Bellia went hiking up top mountain. We make it got up there and successfully like we can do it . It’s my favorite ever 😍😍😍😊

★★★★★ — Renna , Jul 2025

This park has everything. A gravel trail with cute bridges, in an enchanting patch of forest. The following are some of the things I saw there: Veterans Memorial Sports Fields and equipment Clean bathrooms ..more than one! A splash pad for the kids when it’s hot outside.

★★★★★ — Lorraine , Aug 2024

Great area to walk with the family. Have several exercise areas along the trail. The playground is a nice stopping point to let the little ones play. Several baseball fields here from tee ball to full size for all ages to play on as well.

★★★★★ — Charlie , Sep 2021

Very clean and peaceful park. Alot of well kept trails to walk on with bridges. Playgrounds for all ages plus a summertime splash pad.

★★★★★ — Firefly , Oct 2018

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🚻 Restrooms 7 mentions

“The following are some of the things I saw there: Veterans Memorial Sports Fields and equipment Clean bathrooms .”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“The park is clean and has many parking lots.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Awesome place with a great paved walking trails.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

“A gravel trail with cute bridges, in an enchanting patch of forest.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

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Plan your run at Halfmoon Town Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitetownofhalfmoon-ny.gov
  • Phone(518) 371-7410

Hours

Monday 6 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10 PM
Friday 6 AM–10 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6 AM–10 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Halfmoon Town Park

162 NY-236, Clifton Park, NY 12065

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.