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Halfway Brook Trail Head

4.7 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Queensbury, New York · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Halfway Brook Trail Head'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.

Open 24h

What runners say about Halfway Brook Trail Head

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (12 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Its a great little trail, not difficult. bicycling, running, walking with dogs also allowed. Parking is available and free, you can find many other trails in this area, there is also lake with boats in this town.

★★★★★ — G , Jan 2025

Starting at this trailhead, you can walk or bike all the way through to the Rush Pond trails. Beautiful!

★★★★★ — Amanda , Oct 2024

Love this trail. Thanks to the Town of Queensbury for making sure it exists!

★★★★★ — Autoimmune , Feb 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 12 reviews →

Plan your run at Halfway Brook Trail Head

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Halfway Brook Trail Head

Queensbury, New York

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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 Something out of date?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.