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Coles Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 164 Google reviews · Running trail in Queensbury, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Coles Woods' 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.
Park offering groomed trails, lights for cross-country skiing and walking in warmer months.
What runners say about Coles Woods
“Going on and warm day was wonderful and the surroundings were very picturesque with a lot of flat wide areas along with some rolling hill type trails as well.”
Nice wide walking paths. We don't participate in winter sports but I believe they groom the trails for snowshoeing and cross country skiing. The only negative I can think of, is some people believe they don't need to obey the leash law. I don't want to be run up on by your "friendly" dog please!
New to the area and live nearby so I walk on the trails frequently with my dog. It’s a beautiful place to walk when the weather is nice. UPDATE: EDIT: parking/entrance is NOT on F street. Google maps brings you to F street but the entrance is at 40 Parkview ave.
Local legends says Bigfoot was spotted multiple times in these woods behind aviation mall. The elusive, prehistoric creature is said to frequent portions of upstate NY, and this location called “Coles Woods” is one of the hot spots of sightings..
This woods is a true local gem. Beautifully maintained trails in a mature forest.
Trail conditions & character
“The trails were well groomed and the light made it possible to continue skiing into the early evening.”
“Going on and warm day was wonderful and the surroundings were very picturesque with a lot of flat wide areas along with some rolling hill type trails as well.”
“The only negative I can think of, is some people believe they don't need to obey the leash law.”
Plan your run at Coles Woods
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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitefriendsofcoleswoods.org
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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