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Chestnut Ridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,542 Google reviews · Running trail in Orchard Park, New York · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Chestnut Ridge 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.
1,200-acre park known for scenic hilltop with city view & Eternal Flame Falls, a natural phenomenon.
What runners say about Chestnut Ridge Park
“There are bathrooms all over, they are clean and accessible.”
“Nowadays I go at a slower pace, but there's always an adventure to be had with all of the scenic views.”
“, it’s an easy walk to get there but there are a lot of stairs and rocky slippery surfaces so wear the right shoes.”
“Make sure to see the eternal flame 🔥 Dog friendly, restrooms open during the warmer months and numerous shelters for a fantastic picnic in the summertime.”
This place has awesome hiking trails! If you are not much of a hiker, this place has more simple trails for everyone! I would recommend it for a nice day for 70 degrees Fahrenheit. It didn’t have many bugs during my experience but l would still recommend bug spray and water of course!
Chestnut Ridge is one of those places that brings back the fantastic memories of childhood. The toboggan chutes the casino hot cocoa and lugging that toboggan back up the hill beautiful place very clean very neat I highly recommend a visit here anytime we're in the area very peaceful and beautiful A Little bit of…
We love taking our dogs here to hike. There are some great trails although some can get a bit steep so they are not all senior dog friendly but most are. There are bathrooms all over, they are clean and accessible. There are numerous pavilions and places to pull off and park once inside.
Stopped here to see the eternal flame 🔥 Absolutely loved it., it’s an easy walk to get there but there are a lot of stairs and rocky slippery surfaces so wear the right shoes. We visited on a July afternoon and the crowd was moderate. We got to enjoy some beautiful views and take great pictures. Definitely recommend 👍
Trail conditions & character
“Nowadays I go at a slower pace, but there's always an adventure to be had with all of the scenic views.”
“There are some great trails although some can get a bit steep so they are not all senior dog friendly but most are.”
“Make sure to see the eternal flame 🔥 Dog friendly, restrooms open during the warmer months and numerous shelters for a fantastic picnic in the summertime.”
“Make sure to see the eternal flame 🔥 Dog friendly, restrooms open during the warmer months and numerous shelters for a fantastic picnic in the summertime.”
“Be sure to mark your parking place because there are few signs directing you back to your car”
“But the addition of the new playground has truly taken this beautiful park to a completely new level.”
Plan your run at Chestnut Ridge Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewww3.erie.gov
- Phone+1 716-858-8355
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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