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City of Newburgh Waterfront Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 254 Google reviews · Running trail in Newburgh, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from City of Newburgh Waterfront Trail'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.

PavedScenicTrailhead parking

Landscaped waterfront area with an asphalt track, a boat launch, and views of the Hudson River.

What runners say about City of Newburgh Waterfront Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (254 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Very beautiful Very cinematic views Best described - if seen by OWN EYES GOOD FOOD, good vibe , nice picnic place”

Ferry Godmother has produced Free jazz, doowop, classic rock and roll, gospel and Jewish music concerts on waterfront for 11 year, they are now using both waterfront venues, Unico Park and what is called for now the "People's Park which contains the trail

★★★★★ — Magic , Jul 2018

A Picturesque corner of the (near NYC) Hudson valley! Went on a day that the Water Ferry was not running to Beacon, NY, so will plan a return to take the short jaunt across the E/W coasts!

★★★★★ — Bmab , Oct 2024

Nice enough waterfront walk. Not much tree cover. Lots of geese. Flat. Great place to walk while waiting for a table at Hudson Taco.

★★★★☆ — Thomas , May 2025

Great paved area that is right by the Hudson River. It’s fenced in and locked at night, but nice to walk around the asphalt track. They have benches where you can sit by the water and it’s a great spot on a sunny day.

★★★★★ — Liam , May 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 254 reviews →

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 14 mentions

“Very beautiful Very cinematic views Best described - if seen by OWN EYES GOOD FOOD, good vibe , nice picnic place”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 7 mentions

“But I will say parking is limited, get there early if you have a trailer.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“Great paved area that is right by the Hudson River.”

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Plan your run at City of Newburgh Waterfront Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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
  • Websitecityofnewburgh-ny.gov
  • Phone(845) 569-7300

Hours

Monday 7 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–7 PM
Thursday 7 AM–7 PM
Friday 7 AM–7 PM
Saturday 7 AM–7 PM
Sunday 7 AM–7 PM

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 City of Newburgh Waterfront Trail

1 Washington St, Newburgh, NY 12550

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Running trails near Newburgh

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park

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Scenic park near the Hudson River, featuring a playground.

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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.