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Bentley Nature Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 52 Google reviews · Running trail in Jamestown, New York · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Bentley Nature 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.
Hiking area with trails that are good for kids.
What runners say about Bentley Nature Preserve
“Not too difficult and not very long but the views are beautiful and allowed me to catch some fresh air.”
“It’s also pretty quiet so prepare ahead of time if you’re worried about safety but overall I haven’t had any problems.”
Nice little quiet place with trails through the woods and bridges to cross. Lots of unique vegetation, too. I enjoyed my hike here!
Loved this trail for a short winter hike. There were picturesque snow scenes along the stream. There was a fair amount of snow but snowshoes were not required. It was pretty quiet but you could hear some distant road noise and a few birds. Took me about a 1.5 hours stopping a bunch of times for photos.
Loved the trail and the wooden structures to walk on during rainy/muddy days. Maintained but still wild and natural with lush greenery.
Been here a few times now in the beginning of my fitness journey. I wanted to get in some steps in nature and this trail was perfect. Not too difficult and not very long but the views are beautiful and allowed me to catch some fresh air. Also saw a deer!
Trail conditions & character
“Not too difficult and not very long but the views are beautiful and allowed me to catch some fresh air.”
“It’s also pretty quiet so prepare ahead of time if you’re worried about safety but overall I haven’t had any problems.”
“Loved the trail and the wooden structures to walk on during rainy/muddy days.”
Plan your run at Bentley Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- Websitechautauquawatershed.org
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