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Saratoga County

Shenantaha Creek Park – Zim Smith Trail loop from Ballston Creek Preserve

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Saratoga County

Shenantaha Creek Park – Zim Smith Trail loop from Ballston Creek Preserve

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Shenantaha Creek Park – Zim Smith Trail loop from Ballston Creek Preserve

02:51

27.6km

110m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 6, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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2.90 km

Shenantaha Creek Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Local park with a playground for children, access to the Ballston Creek and is also right alongside the regional Zim Smith recreation trail that connects the village of Ballston Spa, Malta, Round Lake and Mechanicville.

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2

4.46 km

Zim Smith Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This paved multi-use path takes you from Ballston Spa to Mechanicville via Round Lake and a handful of small parks. Here you bike under I-87 and pass some short gravel neighborhood trails.

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3

5.48 km

Zim Smith–Mid County Trail Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Bike trail bridge that goes over the Round Lake Bypass road. Leads up to a steep hill, but the view over the road is nice. There are also a bench on the southern side of the bridge.

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4

12.4 km

Zim Smith Mid County Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Lots of parking so you can drive up and take either direction.

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B

27.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

5.08 km

4.98 km

4.28 km

Surfaces

21.4 km

6.12 km

< 100 m

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