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Blauvelt State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 180 Google reviews · Running trail in Blauvelt, New York · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Blauvelt 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.

PavedScenicHillyTrailhead parkingQuiet

Undeveloped park consisting of 590 acres of forest with hiking trails providing access.

What runners say about Blauvelt State Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (180 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Only walked a mile in and didn't see any scenic views from this entrance.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 7 mentions

“Blauvelt State Park is a serene, 590-acre haven of forested green space located in Rockland County, New York.”

A very nice park with a lot of natural beauty and also a lot of Art quiet good for mountain biking and Road cycling and gravel riding also a lot of nice hiking trails good place to meditate also to read write with God's natural sounds and also nice views to the Hudson Valley there's also some historic sites an old…

★★★★★ — Zeto , Feb 2026

Entered from greenwood and 303 parking lot. Fits may 6-7 cars. The first part of path is paved but turns to dirt shortly after. The walking path gets narrow and seems passable in some places and path on map stops lol. There is a bike path there that I took and it seems to be maintained better than the walking path.

★★★★☆ — Vectwon , Aug 2016

Beautiful day. Went here for a hike and met some really cool artist painting along the way. Nice place to appreciate some good art.

★★★★★ — James , Mar 2020

Blauvelt State Park is a serene, 590-acre haven of forested green space located in Rockland County, New York. This undeveloped state park, rich in history, occupies the site of the former Camp Bluefields, a rifle range used to train members of the New York National Guard prior to World War I.

★★★★★ — Anwar , May 2024

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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 7 mentions

“Today, the park offers a peaceful retreat with hiking trails that provide the only access to its rugged beauty and afford spectacular views of the Hudson Valley.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 6 mentions

“Blauvelt State Park is a serene, 590-acre haven of forested green space located in Rockland County, New York.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“If it’s crowded, park your car on the street in the housing development behind the official parking lot.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“Not bad of a walk and minimal elevation but didnt see anything but trees.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“The first part of path is paved but turns to dirt shortly after.”

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Plan your run at Blauvelt State Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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
  • Websiteparks.ny.gov
  • Phone+1 845-359-0544

Where to find Blauvelt State Park

Route 303 North to East, Greenbush Rd, Blauvelt, NY 10913

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Paved rail-trail that's well-maintained and good for walking or biking.

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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.