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Rush Pond Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 122 Google reviews · Running trail in Queensbury, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rush Pond Trail'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.
Hiking trails for mountain biking and cross-country skiing, plus a pond.
What runners say about Rush Pond Trail
“Path is wide and well maintained, but does have hills.”
“Great view when you get to the pond and along the way you get the total woods experience.”
“The trail was gravel and easy to follow, well marked, mostly flat with a few hills.”
“Highly recommend for those looking for a relatively easy walk.”
“Walking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and dog walking (on a leash) are allowed.”
Nice wide trail that is very easy to follow. Well marked and well maintained. Trail is 2.6 miles one way and 5.2 miles total. Easy to moderate terrain. Trail goes along Rush Pond, then crosses over Rush Pond and ends in a suburban neighborhood. The trail offers many chances to see local wildlife.
This park has a 2.6 mile (each way) trail. Walking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and dog walking (on a leash) are allowed. Swimming and motorized vehicles are prohibited. The trails are gravel and aren't well-suited for road bikes.
Always a great hiking experience! Snowshoeing, mountain biking trails too. Excellent variety of terrain and views. Multiple trailheads make for easy access.
July, 2025: The main trail is a wide gravel trail running roughly north south, starting at the parking lot at Gurney Lane and running 2.4 miles to Fox Farm Road (Just north of Aviation Road.) There is another parking area off of West Mountain Road, south of the Gurney Lane lot.
Trail conditions & character
“It is heavily shaded, with no real views of the pond, unless you leave the main trail and walk to the pond's edge.”
“The trail was gravel and easy to follow, well marked, mostly flat with a few hills.”
“Walking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and dog walking (on a leash) are allowed.”
“July, 2025: The main trail is a wide gravel trail running roughly north south, starting at the parking lot at Gurney Lane and running 2.”
“The real fun are the marvelous single track trails, many of which run roughly north south.”
“There is also a mountain bike trail that winds around it that seemed like a reasonable level, planning on bringing the kids back to try it!”
“July, 2025: The main trail is a wide gravel trail running roughly north south, starting at the parking lot at Gurney Lane and running 2.”
“The trail was gravel and easy to follow, well marked, mostly flat with a few hills.”
Plan your run at Rush Pond Trail
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiterecreation.queensbury.net
- Phone(518) 761-8216
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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