Swatling Falls Nature Trails is part of a 28-acre public open space area within the Swatling Falls residential development located in the Town of Halfmoon. This 1.33-mile nature trail system features a spectacular view of the falls and then continues along a portion of McDonald Creek plus a meadow trail linking them together; another trail segment is located further east of the public open space area.
The trail is currently comprised of a total of four segments with the first three segments located within the public open space area: (1) Falls View Woodland Trail, (2) Meadow Trail, (3) Path along McDonald Creek, and (4) East Woodland Trail. Another segment will branch off of the Path along McDonald Creek and cross the creek on a bridge that is already constructed, but is not yet open for use.
Parking is available in a lot located off Swatling Drive.
View the trail maps:
- Swatling Falls Nature Trails (all within public open space area)
- East Woodland Trail (located east of public open space area)
Some views along each trail segment –
(1) Falls View Woodland Trail:
(2) Meadow Trail:
(3) Path along McDonald Creek:
(4) East Woodland Trail:
View my wildflower field guide for these nature trails. If you wish to download a copy to your smartphone or tablet for trailside use, simply scan this quick read bar code: