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College Hill Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 207 Google reviews · Running trail in Poughkeepsie, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from College Hill 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.
Historic city park with a Parthenon-like pavilion, a rock garden, lake fishing & walking trails.
What runners say about College Hill Park
“Quiet and fairly clean and well kept; can use a bit more manicuring.”
“The views alone are spectacular, offering some truly beautiful scenery that makes it worth visiting in every season.”
“Really nice and peaceful my birthday was in April and so was my grandsons and here we were having a blast very nice and decent thank you College Hill Park”
Quiet and fairly clean and well kept; can use a bit more manicuring. There are about 3-4 hoops to play ball and a jungle gym for younger youth (and me 😆). We didn't walk through the park. I wasn't sure where the trails led to, so I'll venture out next time. I'd like if there was a park Mao. We had a great time.
College Hill Park — wow. This park is an absolute gem and one of the most impressive outdoor spaces in the area. The views alone are spectacular, offering some truly beautiful scenery that makes it worth visiting in every season.
This place is located just off the Dutchess County Rail Trail by the tunnel near the Walkway. Unfortunately, there was some garbage around the pavilion. Hopefully the staff get around to cleaning it up as it's a nice looking place with an amazing view.
I was in town to ride across the Hudson on my bike and I wanted to go exploring for spots to take pictures. After getting directions from someone on the trail I made my way to 141 N. Clinton Street. This park lives up to its name because it was a steep hill. I ended up walking my bike up to the pavilion and monument.
Trail conditions & character
“The views alone are spectacular, offering some truly beautiful scenery that makes it worth visiting in every season.”
“Really nice and peaceful my birthday was in April and so was my grandsons and here we were having a blast very nice and decent thank you College Hill Park”
“Really nice and peaceful my birthday was in April and so was my grandsons and here we were having a blast very nice and decent thank you College Hill Park”
Plan your run at College Hill Park
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.
- Phone(845) 486-9112
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
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