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100 Acre Woods Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Running trail in Ballston Spa, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from 100 Acre Woods Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about 100 Acre Woods Trailhead
“Beautiful trails and well maintained paths.”
“Beautiful trails and well maintained paths.”
Very short trails but nice little hike in the woods. #disabledhiker easy to moderate. Gravel trails with easy to step over erosion controls. A few really steep hills but manageable with a trekking pole.
Very nice shaded area, great groomed trails for bringing young children with wagons or strollers. There are a few hilly areas and steep areas, but can be avoided if you want a shorter easier walk. Many of the trails seem to just lead to other parking areas though, so you find yourself turning around and back tracking.
The handiwork of Danny and his family have cleared and maintained this amazing park trails. Love to run these woods.
A beautiful, well maintained trail. My hubby and I walk here often and have always been impressed.
Trail conditions & character
“There are a few hilly areas and steep areas, but can be avoided if you want a shorter easier walk.”
“When you go from the red trail paking lot to the ball and soccer field i did not find the trai back to the red trail parking lot.”
“Today, we chose the paved path, but the wooded trail is pretty nice, too.”
“Went to walk my dog a fee years back and loved it.”
“Bridges, staircases, wide paths that are gravel and dry.”
Plan your run at 100 Acre Woods Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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