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Ashford Glen Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 36 Google reviews · Running trail in Schenectady, New York · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Ashford Glen Preserve'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.
Short trail through a wooded valley next to a stream and featuring a ravine.
What runners say about Ashford Glen Preserve
“We saw the beautiful pictures and reviews for Ashford Glen Reserve and since neither of us had been decided to come here.”
This preserve is located in a neighborhood. It is a very short trail, straight in and straight out (no loop). This would be an easy hike to do with younger kids/toddlers. Not much to see, but a relaxing walk for those that want a shorter trail.
Its a beautiful little nature trail by far. Quite the sight to see without a doubt. Thankfully pretty close to home also which is an added bonus in my opinion. My only complaint as is for a lot of people who come to check this place out is that it is a tiny trail.
Lovely short walk with a great view of a steep ravine. It was so green! Moss covered pathways and shade keep the understory down, so less contact with ticks. Waze gave incorrect directions to a side of the preserve with no access. This walk feels like deep woods but it's surrounded by residential property.
My son and I were looking for places nearby to go for a hike on Mother’s Day. We saw the beautiful pictures and reviews for Ashford Glen Reserve and since neither of us had been decided to come here. The entrance is off of a residential street however parking was easy.
Trail conditions & character
“We saw the beautiful pictures and reviews for Ashford Glen Reserve and since neither of us had been decided to come here.”
“Moss covered pathways and shade keep the understory down, so less contact with ticks.”
“The preserve is in the center of trees and a lovely stream that runs at the bottom of a steep embankment.”
Plan your run at Ashford Glen Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- Websitemohawkhudson.org
- Phone+1 518-436-6346
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
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