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Albany Pinebush Preserve Trailhead #5 Blueberry Hill West

4.8 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Running trail in Albany, New York · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
20 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Albany Pinebush Preserve Trailhead #5 Blueberry Hill West'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.

Albany Pinebush Preserve Trailhead #5 Blueberry Hill West — running trail in Albany, NY, photo 1
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20 miOpen 24h

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)

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Plan your run at Albany Pinebush Preserve Trailhead #5 Blueberry Hill West

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • Distance20 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Trail mapOfficial trail map
  • Websitealbanypinebush.org
  • Phone(518) 456-0655

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Albany Pinebush Preserve Trailhead #5 Blueberry Hill West

Red, Albany, NY 12203

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.