The main trailhead is at the entrance of the Carlson Farms residential development at the intersection of Moe Road and Carlson Way in the Town of Clifton Park. Balsam Way Natural Area contains a 3,500-foot long multiple-use trail that continues across Balsam Way and terminates at Huntwood Drive.
There are three access points to Balsam Way Natural Area; each offers the possibility of parking along the side of a residential street. There are no designated parking areas along the trail.
This trail is wheelchair accessible.
View the Balsam Way Natural Area trail map.
Some views along this trail –
Moe Cemetery historical marker
Headstones in Moe Cemetery
Reproduction of text from headstone of grave for Abraham Moe
Reproduction of text from headstone of grave for Mary Moe
Looking northwesterly at Balsam Way
Looking southeasterly at Balsam Way
Looking southerly at retention basin wetland east of Balsam Way
Looking northeasterly along trail east of Balsam Way
Looking easterly along trail east of Balsam Way
Looking southwesterly along trail north of Huntwood Drive
Looking northerly along access from Huntwood Drive
View my wildflower field guide for this nature preserve. If you wish to download a copy to your smartphone or tablet for trailside use, simply scan this quick read bar code:
Curious By Nature 