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Clark Reservation State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,128 Google reviews · Running trail in Jamesville, New York · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Clark Reservation State 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.
Many landscapes, like a lake, cliffs & woodlands, comprise this park known for guided nature walks.
What runners say about Clark Reservation State Park
“It’s easy to want to hop down big rocks but the trail swerves to make it easy for everyone Best view is the scenic look right of the parking lot”
A beautiful hiking place along an ancient glacial lake. The trails here always hold something inspiring and new. The different elevations and geological layers throughout the park are unique. In the spring and summer, there is a Nature Center that is definitely recommended!
Wonderful place to go hiking. I was not wearing good shoes, so made it a bit tough. Great views, moderate trails, was very dry the day we went, but I can imagine it's slippery when wet.
A wonderful park to go for a hike! We didn't expect so much climbing up and down rocks, and were ill prepared in the shoe department. We will definitely return better prepared! Update: We came better equipped this time and decided to try the Swamp Trail! Be prepared for bugs, climbing rocks, and some spots of mud.
Did the swamp and lake trail. It took about 45mins walking pace. You’ll be walking on a lot of boulders, rocks, tree roots, and more. There’s a great unobstructed view of the entire lake on the opposite side of the stairs leading to the trail. Parking is $5 dollar and there’s a self service machine.
Trail conditions & character
“It’s easy to want to hop down big rocks but the trail swerves to make it easy for everyone Best view is the scenic look right of the parking lot”
“Rocky terrain makes most of the park inaccessible to strollers or wheelchairs, but the playground at the entrance is accessible.”
“The only thing was today I decided to take the swamp trail and figured out too late that it stops being accessible after a while and had to make my way back to another trail.”
“It’s easy to want to hop down big rocks but the trail swerves to make it easy for everyone Best view is the scenic look right of the parking lot”
Plan your run at Clark Reservation State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteparks.ny.gov
- Phone(315) 492-1756
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