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Bashakill Wildlife Management Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 317 Google reviews · Running trail in Wurtsboro, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bashakill Wildlife Management 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.
Wildlife, birds and eagles abound at this preserve, which offers a range of outdoor activities.
What runners say about Bashakill Wildlife Management Area
“Beautiful spot to catch sunrise or sunset, I parked on a gravel indent on the side of the road.”
“Calm, clear water and many wildlife sightings including ducks, herons and what may have been a bald eagle (it was kind of far away).”
Basha Kill is a peaceful and beautiful spot I discovered during my trip to New York. It’s very quiet, full of nature, and perfect for a relaxing walk. The trails are easy to follow, the views are amazing, and you can hear birds everywhere. It’s a great place to take a break, enjoy fresh air, and feel calm.
The Bashakill is a favorite walking destination at any time of the year. It has lots of wildlife and pretty views. Its an old track bed so entirely flat. It can be muddy at many times of the year. Many parking locations. Across from Baskakill Winery is a popular spot...eagles off to left side of that parking.
Beautiful area. The only hiking trails we found were part of a longer trail, shared with bike riders, of which we walked a part back and forth (no loop), with limited views of the water.
Beautiful spot to catch sunrise or sunset, I parked on a gravel indent on the side of the road. However there are a lot of no parking signs…🤷♂️
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful spot to catch sunrise or sunset, I parked on a gravel indent on the side of the road.”
“Retired railway strip of land, lovely 5 mile straightaway from end to end with parking in the middle.”
“Very peaceful spot with a few different boat launches, an observation tower and a walking trail.”
Plan your run at Bashakill Wildlife Management Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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
- Websitedec.ny.gov
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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