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Beaver Island State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · Running trail in Grand Island, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Beaver Island State Park'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.

MixedScenicRestroomsTrailhead parking

Beach along Niagara River that's part of a sprawling park with a marina.

What runners say about Beaver Island State Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (79 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“Amazing park, with clean facilities, huge picnic areas, a beautiful boardwalk, beach, and plenty of parking.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Amazing park, with clean facilities, huge picnic areas, a beautiful boardwalk, beach, and plenty of parking.”

We attended the WNY Hydrocephalus walk. Such a great place to hold and event!

★★★★★ — Kim , Sep 2024

Great beaches and fishing! Tons to explore. Great place to walk your pup!

★★★★★ — Brittany , Feb 2023

Very pretty. There is a canoe/kayaking area, BBQ area, lagoon trail, and bird houses.

★★★★★ — Stin , Apr 2025

Terrific place to hike, walk, jog, walk dogs. The beach is well groomed and well looked after. The boardwalk is a perfect setting to overlook the area. If your looking for a place for a family picnic this is it. Lots of parking spaces and room to move around

★★★★★ — Ray , May 2023

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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 5 mentions

“Amazing park, with clean facilities, huge picnic areas, a beautiful boardwalk, beach, and plenty of parking.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“The beach is nice and there's a newer concession stand by the bathrooms”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Amazing park, with clean facilities, huge picnic areas, a beautiful boardwalk, beach, and plenty of parking.”

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🪵 Boardwalk 3 mentions

“Amazing park, with clean facilities, huge picnic areas, a beautiful boardwalk, beach, and plenty of parking.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Beaver Island State Park

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, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteparks.ny.gov
  • Phone+1 716-773-3271

Hours

Monday 6 am–6 pm
Tuesday 6 am–6 pm
Wednesday 6 am–6 pm
Thursday 6 am–6 pm
Friday 6 am–6 pm
Saturday 6 am–6 pm
Sunday 6 am–6 pm

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 Beaver Island State Park

100 Beaver Island Pkwy, Grand Island, NY 14072

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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.