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Bare Hill Unique Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ 63 Google reviews · Running trail in Rushville, New York · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Bare Hill Unique Area'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.

Natural surfaceOpen 24hScenicHilly

Hiking area featuring kid-friendly trails and a lake.

What runners say about Bare Hill Unique Area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (63 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Great views of the lake but be sure to stay on the trails as there are huge pricker bushes”

What a fantastic little out and back hike. It's absolutely beautiful. The path is more like a meadow Blvd than a trail so there is no way you can get lost here.

★★★★★ — Traci , Jan 2023

Maple and I went hiking at Bare Hill Unique Area in NY. It is maintained by the DEC and has a few traditional trails it is mostly mowed grass as areas in between forests it was easy and fun! We hiked about five miles!😁

★★★★★ — Kim , Jun 2026

Bare Hill Unique Area. Wonderful open fielded area with a couple trails. Beautiful scenic overlook of Canandaigua Lake. Quiet except for hunting season. A lot of fox and other small wildlife.

★★★★★ — Dj , Jan 2020

Good hike. Camp sites need to be mowed back. pond is full of tadpoles, from & dragon flies

★★★★☆ — Kristen , Jun 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 63 reviews →

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.

🏞️ Scenic views 17 mentions

“amazing views of the valley and you end up at a nice open area where there is a spot thats been used for bonfires.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 6 mentions

“Maple and I went hiking at Bare Hill Unique Area in NY.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“was a little muddy- boot’s recommended.”

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Plan your run at Bare Hill Unique Area

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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.
  • Websitedec.ny.gov

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 Bare Hill Unique Area

5950 Van Epps Rd, Rushville, NY 14544

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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.