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Chautauqua Gorge State Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 197 Google reviews · Running trail in Mayville, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Chautauqua Gorge State 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.
What runners say about Chautauqua Gorge State Forest
“The air and water is so clean it was great.”
“Level trail through a beautiful mixed deciduous and conifer forest.”
Camp here every year, and visit multiple times throughout the summer will always recommend this place. Free camping first come first serve so show up early, has a lookout to the right, before heading down the trail to the gorge or hiking upwards.
Nice little walk to get to end with big reward. Nice creek with waterfalls and natural springs!
Gorge(ous) location. Very clean campsites that are well spaced. Woody area, but some trails lead to water.
Really nice area, it's possible to car camp if you get there on a weekday or early enough to claim a site. Very cute trails, the one at the very far end of the road which goes down will get you to the water. There's a nice overlook in one of the campsites too. It's very well maintained.
Trail conditions & character
“Level trail through a beautiful mixed deciduous and conifer forest.”
Plan your run at Chautauqua Gorge State Forest
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- Websitedec.ny.gov
- Phone(716) 363-2052
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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