The Summer Hill Natural Area is a preserved open space area containing a multi-use trail of approximately 1.8 miles in length located in the Town of Clifton Park. This trail system extends throughout the Summer Hill, The Oaks, and Meadow Estates residential developments.
Beginning at its trailhead off Gloucester Street, this trail heads south across Clifton Park Center Road, Michelle Drive, Waverly Place, Summerlin Drive and Avenue of the Oaks (twice) before terminating a short distance south of 4 Leaf Manor.
There are seven access points along this trail; each offers the possibility of parking along the side of a residential street. There are no designated parking areas.
- Gloucester Street
- Michelle Drive
- Summerlin Drive
- Brittany Oaks
- Avenue of the Oaks (north)
- Avenue of the Oaks (south)
- Four Leaf Manor
View the map for that portion of the trail system north of Waverly Place. View the map for that portion of the trail system south of Waverly Place.
Some views along this trail system –
Looking S’ly from Gloucester Street
Looking SSW’ly across Clifton Park Center Road
Looking SSW’ly parallel to Michelle Drive
Small pond adjoining trail E of Michelle Drive
Looking W’ly across Michelle Drive
Looking SSW’ly at trail crossing Waverly Place
Looking ESE’ly from access off end of Brittany Oaks
Looking S’ly across Avenue of the Oaks (southernmost crossing)
Looking SSE’ly from 4 Leaf Manor
Looking E’ly at end of trail
View my wildflower field guide for this trail system. If you wish to download a copy to your smartphone or tablet for trailside use, simply scan this quick read bar code:
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