Ushers Road State Forest is located in the Towns of Clifton Park and Halfmoon. The trailhead parking area is located on the west side of Ushers Road in the Town of Halfmoon, approximately 3/4 mile north of Route 9.
Some views of this forest –

Trailhead sign – Ushers Road State Forest

Trail sign – Ushers Road State Forest

Intersection with spur to Zim Smith Trail – from this point you are generally heading E’ly along south loop

Panoramic view from intersection with spur trail (L to R): Looking E’ly along north loop thru adjoining forest to looking S’ly along south loop

Boardwalk along spur trail to Zim Smith Trail – Ushers Road State Forest

Marsh Marigolds – Ushers Road State Forest

Looking NE’ly along south loop as forest changes to one dominated by Black Locust and Norway Maple with extensive understory of numerous invasive species (Multi-flora Rose, Japanese Barberry, Garlic Mustard)
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