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Big Bend Preserve- Moreau Lake State Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 18 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Edward, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Big Bend Preserve- Moreau Lake 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.
What runners say about Big Bend Preserve- Moreau Lake State Park
“There are three different trails total and the most scenic is the "Riverwalk" trail.”
“Very well marked and various loops that you can take.”
Wide open trails with scenic vistas. Part of the trail runs along the Hudson which is very pretty. Level hiking trails. Very well marked and various loops that you can take. Plenty of parking. Bathroom facilities as well. Can get muddy depending on time of year.
Big Bend Preserve at Moreau Lake State Park is a nice area to take a hike. The area was formally used for logging and has since been converted to a nature preserve. The preserve totals 860 acres, which includes access to the Hudson River.
A really neat area to check out was once owned by finch paper to log and you can clearly see the evidence. The beginning of the trail is pretty much a dirt road but with some pretty views & interesting things to see. This preserve does manage 2.
Decent area to get in a walk, run or bike ride. Some gravel , some sandy trails, nothing too technical. Has a lot of potential and tthey have been working hard on it.
Trail conditions & character
“The beginning of the trail is pretty much a dirt road but with some pretty views & interesting things to see.”
“Unlike most of the other hiking trails at Moreau State Park, the topography of this area is mostly flat.”
“There is a large parking lot for 10 or more vehicles.”
“Some gravel , some sandy trails, nothing too technical.”
“Very well marked and various loops that you can take.”
Plan your run at Big Bend Preserve- Moreau Lake State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteparks.ny.gov
- Phone+1 518-793-0511
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
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