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Bluestone Wild Forest
4.5 ★★★★★ 212 Google reviews · Running trail in Kingston, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bluestone Wild Forest'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.
Remote 3,000-acre preserve featuring hiking, skiing, camping & a lake known for ice fishing.
What runners say about Bluestone Wild Forest
“Complex of trails wandering through a beautiful forest and lake area.”
“Very well marked and easy to follow.”
“Nice quiet area but not to much variety.”
I parked on Morey Hill Rd I walked for about two and a half hours. Through the quarries and over the broken shatters of bluestone. Lots of wintergreen berries! Highly recommend finding this little treasure for a nice and geologically fascinating wander
There are two areas for parking. There are several trails, and one is for biking. You can go fishing, pitch a tent, or hang your hammock. Enjoy.
A wonderful collection of trails for hiking and mountain biking. At some areas it is a bit rocky and should be approached with caution. In my inattention, I have crashed here and left some blood, but it was my inexperience and certainly not the trail.
Great yellow loop trail about 3 miles with minimal elevation change takes you past lake Onteora and a second lake that has a beaver lodge. Extended hikes are available by continuing on the red trail and connects with the blue trail. Beautiful woods paths through varied forests and marshy areas.
Trail conditions & character
“Complex of trails wandering through a beautiful forest and lake area.”
“Great yellow loop trail about 3 miles with minimal elevation change takes you past lake Onteora and a second lake that has a beaver lodge.”
“Trailhead is on rt 28 just past Morley hill road westbound.”
“At some areas it is a bit rocky and should be approached with caution.”
“Great yellow loop trail about 3 miles with minimal elevation change takes you past lake Onteora and a second lake that has a beaver lodge.”
Plan your run at Bluestone Wild Forest
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 — reported by runners
- Websitedec.ny.gov
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
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