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Cascade Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Running trail in Warwick, New York · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Cascade Lake 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.

Open 24hScenicFlat & fastMile markersQuiet

What runners say about Cascade Lake Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (31 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“Beautiful lake, easy trail, quick loop and can be done with baby in a stroller.”

🪧 well-marked 2 mentions

“Love the ease of the trail — nice and flat and easy to navigate.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Beautiful hidden park usually empty and quiet”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

“Beautiful lake, easy trail, quick loop and can be done with baby in a stroller.”

Beautiful! Several trails to pick from, many spots to take a break (benches), and ample parking. Leashed dogs allowed. No motorized vehicles allowed on trail or in the lake.

★★★★★ — Kat , Jan 2022

Shh! Don't let too many people find out about this gem. There are trails all over some flat around the lake others with some tougher climbs with access to the A.T..

★★★★★ — Osu , Jun 2021

Beautiful lake, easy trail, quick loop and can be done with baby in a stroller.

★★★★★ — Toorich , Jun 2021

Nice place to relax by the lake and by the waterfall nice hiking trails

★★★★★ — Abraham , Apr 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 17 mentions

“Enjoyed a lovely hike around the lake and saw the waterfall, but did have to consult our GPS map at trail forks as there were no markers in most places.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Beautiful hidden park usually empty and quiet”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“There are trails all over some flat around the lake others with some tougher climbs with access to the A.”

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📏 Mile markers 2 mentions

“Trails were well-maintained but not well marked.”

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Plan your run at Cascade Lake Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • Phone(845) 986-1124

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Cascade Lake Park

Cascade Lake Rd, Warwick, NY 10990

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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.