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Running trails in New York
1,465 trails across 448 cities in New York, with the most in Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse — including 204 natural surface, 172 loops, 94 shaded, and 40 long enough for a 5-mile run. Every listing shows the things runners actually decide on: surface, loop distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and trailhead parking. Pick a city for the full local list, or filter the New York trails below.
Cities in New York
Every city and town in New York with a running trail in the directory, most trails first.
- Rochester
- Buffalo
- Syracuse
- New York
- Brooklyn
- Staten Island
- Bronx
- Ithaca
- Queensbury
- Fairport
- Saratoga Springs
- Yonkers
- Binghamton
- Plattsburgh
- Poughkeepsie
- Canandaigua
- Webster
- Cortland
- Niagara Falls
- Albany
- Jamestown
- Middletown
- Schenectady
- Watertown
- White Plains
- Grand Island
- Kingston
- Riverhead
- Warwick
- Beacon
- Cheektowaga
- Clifton Park
- New Paltz
- Ossining
- Saugerties
- Catskill
- Elmira
- Lockport
- Monroe
- Oswego
- Oyster Bay
- Penfield
- Pittsford
- Tonawanda
- Yorktown Heights
- Amsterdam
- Camillus
- Cold Spring
- Gloversville
- New Windsor
- Newburgh
- North Tonawanda
- Oneonta
- Orchard Park
- Port Washington
- Smithtown
- Troy
- Cohoes
- Corning
- Glen Cove
- Huntington
- Massapequa Park
- Mt Kisco
- Niskayuna
- Potsdam
- Tarrytown
- Vestal
- Victor
- West Seneca
- Ballston Lake
- Ballston Spa
- Batavia
- Cortlandt Manor
- East Aurora
- Gardiner
- Goshen
- Haverstraw
- Highland
- Horseheads
- Liberty
- Liverpool
- Malone
- Massena
- New City
- New Rochelle
- Nyack
- Peekskill
- Rockville Centre
- Rye
- Scarsdale
- West Hempstead
- Bedford
- Brewster
- Cragsmoor
- East Islip
- Elka Park
- Holmes
- Hopewell Junction
- Hyde Park
- Islip
- Katonah
- Kerhonkson
- Lancaster
- Lewiston
- Mamaroneck
- Manlius
- Massapequa
- Montgomery
- Newark
- Olean
- Owego
- Patchogue
- Pleasantville
- Utica
- Williamsville
- Wilton
- Woodbury
- Airmont
- Alden
- Armonk
- Baldwinsville
- Blauvelt
- Brewerton
- Centerport
- Chappaqua
- Chester
- Cicero
- Clarence
- Cold Spring Harbor
- Croton-On-Hudson
- Dobbs Ferry
- East Hampton
- East Nassau
- Endicott
- Fayetteville
- Fishkill
- Freeport
- Gansevoort
- Geneseo
- Guilderland
- Hamburg
- Hilton
- Irondequoit
- Irvington
- Kings Park
- Lagrangeville
- Lake George
- Lake Grove
- Mechanicville
- Mohegan Lake
- Nassau
- North Chili
- Orangeburg
- Pomona
- Rexford
- Rhinebeck
- Shirley
- Slingerlands
- South Salem
- Tomkins Cove
- Tuxedo Park
- Wallkill
- Wappingers Falls
- West Babylon
- Apalachin
- Arlington
- Astoria
- Babylon
- Briarcliff Manor
- Brockport
- Brookhaven
- Calcium
- Canton
- Carmel Hamlet
- Clarence Center
- Colonie
- Cornwall
- Cornwall-On-Hudson
- Delmar
- Dryden
- Dunkirk
- East Greenbush
- East Syracuse
- Elmsford
- Endwell
- Flushing
- Fort Edward
- Fort Salonga
- Fresh Meadows
- Fulton
- Garrison
- Geneva
- Glenmont
- Glens Falls
- Glenville
- Gowanda
- Great Neck
- Greenport
- Haines Falls
- Hartsdale
- Hurley
- Irving
- Jamaica
- Jamesville
- Johnson City
- Lindenhurst
- Lloyd Harbor
- Locust Valley
- Manhasset
- Marathon
- Mill Neck
- Monsey
- Montebello
- New Hampton
- North Massapequa
- North Salem
- Norwich
- Oneida
- Patterson
- Pelham
- Pine Bush
- Pleasant Valley
- Putnam Valley
- Richmond Hill
- Rock Hill
- Rye Brook
- Scottsville
- Seaford
- Selkirk
- Sleepy Hollow
- Somers
- South Fallsburg
- Southold
- Spencerport
- Stormville
- Suffern
- Tully
- Ulster Park
- Valatie
- Valley Cottage
- Valley Stream
- Waccabuc
- Wantagh
- West Haverstraw
- Whitesboro
- Whitestone
- Windham
- Wingdale
- Woodhaven
- Woodridge
- Wurtsboro
- Akron
- Albertson
- Altamont
- Amherst
- Angola
- Aquebogue
- Auburn
- Aurora
- Avon
- Bainbridge
- Baldwin
- Bay Shore
- Bethel
- Big Flats
- Black River
- Bloomingburg
- Bloomville
- Blue Point
- Boonville
- Brighton
- Brooktondale
- Calverton
- Carle Place
- Castleton-On-Hudson
- Cazenovia
- Center Moriches
- Central Islip
- Central Square
- Chestnut Ridge
- Clinton
- Clinton Corners
- College Point
- Commack
- Congers
- Cuddebackville
- Cutchogue
- Darien Center
- Deer Park
- Delanson
- Depew
- Douglaston
- East Bethany
- East Jewett
- East Meadow
- East Quogue
- East Rockaway
- East Schodack
- Eastchester
- Eden
- Elma
- Elmira Heights
- Esopus
- Fabius
- Far Rockaway
- Farmington
- Farmingville
- Feura Bush
- Floral Park
- Forest Hills
- Forestburgh
- Fort Ann
- Freeville
- Garden City
- Garden City Park
- Goldens Bridge
- Granite Springs
- Great River
- Greece
- Greene
- Greenlawn
- Harriman
- Hastings-On-Hudson
- Hauppauge
- Hempstead
- Henrietta
- Hewlett
- Hicksville
- Highland Falls
- Hobart
- Hollis Hills
- Homer
- Honeoye Falls
- HOPEWELL
- Hudson
- Hudson Falls
- Huntington Station
- Hurleyville
- Island Park
- Islandia
- Islip Terrace
- Johnstown
- Jordan
- Kenmore
- Kinderhook
- Kings Point
- Lake Ronkonkoma
- Lansing
- Larchmont
- Latham
- Laurel
- Little Neck
- Long Beach
- Loudonville
- Lynbrook
- Mahopac
- Malta
- Manorville
- Marcellus
- Marcy
- Marilla
- Marlboro
- Mayville
- Melville
- Memphis
- Menands
- Merrick
- Middle Island
- Middle Village
- Milton
- Mineola
- Modena
- Mongaup Valley
- Monticello
- Montrose
- Moravia
- Mt Morris
- Mt Vernon
- Muttontown
- Nanuet
- Naples
- New Hartford
- New Hyde Park
- Northport
- Oakdale
- Oakfield
- Ontario
- Palenville
- Palisades
- Panama
- Pawling
- Pearl River
- Phelps
- Phoenicia
- Phoenix
- Pine City
- Pine Island
- Pine Plains
- Poestenkill
- Pound Ridge
- Putnam Station
- Queens
- Queens Village
- Red Hook
- Remsen
- Ridge
- Rock Tavern
- Rocky Point
- Rome
- Roslyn
- Rotterdam
- Round Lake
- Roxbury
- Rushville
- Salamanca
- Sands Point
- Sayville
- Schodack Landing
- Schuylerville
- Shelter Island
- Sloatsburg
- South Bethlehem
- South Glens Falls
- Sparkill
- St James
- Stanley
- Stony Point
- Tannersville
- Tappan
- Tivoli
- Unadilla
- Valhalla
- Verona Beach
- Voorheesville
- Walden
- Warners
- Waterloo
- Watervliet
- Watkins Glen
- Waverly
- Wawarsing
- West Harrison
- West Henrietta
- West Hurley
- Westtown
- Williston Park
- Wilna
- Woodstock
Notable running trails in New York
The New York trails runners review most, ranked by rating weighted by review volume. Filter by surface, loop, distance, shade or lighting to narrow to the run you're actually planning. See the full best-of-New York ranking →
Central Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 300,064 reviews
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
Niagara Falls State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 78,121 reviews
Famous waterfalls steal the show at this park that also features an aquarium, restaurant & more.
The High Line
4.7 ★★★★★ 67,544 reviews
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
Brooklyn Bridge Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 43,091 reviews
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
Prospect Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 28,472 reviews
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
Bear Mountain State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 16,037 reviews
Lush, mountainous park featuring picnic sites, fishing areas, a swimming pool, trails & more.
Riverside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 10,920 reviews
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
Sunken Meadow State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 9,251 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring 3 miles of beach, a golf course, hiking trails & boardwalk.
Van Cortlandt Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 9,130 reviews
Park with a museum, playgrounds, sports facilities, dog runs, BBQ areas, trails & more.
Eisenhower Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 8,225 reviews
County park covering 930-acres, a venue for golf, tennis & swimming, concerts & movies in summer.
Green Lakes State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 7,596 reviews
2 glacial lakes cast a green glow at this serene park with wooded trails & an 18-hole golf course.
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 7,331 reviews
Originally built in 1889, this bridge provides a scenic pedestrian walkway over the Hudson River.
Forest Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 7,402 reviews
Large forested park featuring hiking trails & bridle paths, plus a bandshell, golf & other sports.
Hudson River Park Trust
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,701 reviews
550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.
Ontario Beach Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 6,725 reviews
Popular beachside park known for its century-old carousel, swimming, boating & rentable shelters.
Saratoga Spa State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 6,120 reviews
Landmark historic space with various art & culture exhibits as well as a pool complex & golf course.
Buttermilk Falls State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,036 reviews
811-acres of wooded parkland featuring hiking paths, a lake, waterfall & campgrounds.
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,539 reviews
Waterfalls, 3 sky lakes & 25 mi. of footpaths for hiking & biking, plus rock climbing.
Croton Gorge Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,368 reviews
Set at the base of Croton Dam, this 97-acre site offers fishing, hiking & other seasonal recreation.
Whirlpool State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,303 reviews
Scenic park overlooks Niagara Whirlpool, with gorge hikes, fishing, picnicking & kids' play areas.
Highland Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,532 reviews
Spring-blooming flowers & trees line a 150-acre park with a castle, sunken garden & amphitheater.
Belmont Lake State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,712 reviews
Lakeside picnics in a bucolic setting with multi-use trails, fishing & paddle boating on 463 acres.
Robert H. Treman State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,281 reviews
Gorge with scenic waterfalls & a stream-fed swimming hole ringed by hiking trails & camping areas.
Onondaga Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,347 reviews
This waterside park has boating, archery, fishing, ball fields, hiking & a salt museum.
Kissena Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,417 reviews
Neighborhood park with trails, a lake, dozens of exotic tree species, sports facilities & fishing.
Kensico Dam Plaza
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,320 reviews
Historic dam has a 9-11 memorial, scenic picnic areas & events from concerts to antique shows.
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New York trails by surface
Surface is the biggest split in trail running — asphalt is fast and predictable, crushed limestone is softer but still smooth, dirt is easiest on the joints and the most fun, boardwalk is flat and scenic but slick when wet.
More ways to find a trail in New York
- Best running trails in New York — the state-wide ranking from runner reviews
- Loop trails — 172 in New York come back to the trailhead without backtracking
- Long-run trails (5+ miles) — 40 in New York are long enough for a proper long run
- Shaded trails — 94 in New York keep tree cover over the path for summer miles
- Lit trails — 71 in New York have lighting for pre-dawn and post-work runs
- Trails with restrooms — 488 in New York, and 119 with water fountains
- Trailhead parking — 684 in New York have parking at the trailhead
- Dog-friendly trails — 530 in New York you can run with a dog
- Stroller & wheelchair-accessible — 223 in New York are smooth and wide enough
- Scenic trails — 878 in New York runners single out for the views
- Browse by surface — paved, crushed limestone, natural dirt or boardwalk
- All trail features — loops, shade, lighting, restrooms, mile markers and more
- Running trails by state — the rest of the country
- Trail-running guides — surfaces and your knees, loop vs out-and-back, trail etiquette, running before dawn
Trail features in New York
- Scenic Running Trails
- Trails with Trailhead Parking
- Dog-Friendly Running Trails
- Trails with Restrooms
- Quiet, Uncrowded Trails
- Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts
- Stroller & Wheelchair-Accessible Trails
- Flat & Fast Running Trails
- Loop Trails (No Backtracking)
- Trails with Mile Markers
- Trails with Water Fountains
- Shaded Running Trails
- Lit Trails for Early & Night Runs
- Long-Run Trails (5+ Miles)