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Croton Gorge Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,368 Google reviews · Running trail in Croton-On-Hudson, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Croton Gorge 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.
Set at the base of Croton Dam, this 97-acre site offers fishing, hiking & other seasonal recreation.
What runners say about Croton Gorge Park
“Maintenance – The park felt clean, well-maintained, and welcoming throughout the visit.”
“Beautiful place, great spot for a walk, unplug the mind, breathe a different and fresh air and enjoy beautiful view of the dam, both on bottom and also on the top (bridge).”
“Overall – A wonderful place for families to picnic, play games, take photos, and enjoy a peaceful day outdoors with beautiful views.”
Visitors should note that parking rules have recently changed; as of two weeks ago, there is now a flat $10 charge per vehicle to park. Because the grounds can get quite busy on nice weekends, arriving early is highly recommended to secure a spot.
A park under the dam of reservoir with natural and man-made water falls and fountain. The wall of the dam looks gorgeous. A trail can lead you to the top of the dam. Parking is $10. I saw people having BBQ in the park. Just be aware of traffic sign. The entrance doesn't allow left turn from the south bound.
Walkability – Easy to explore with plenty of open space for a relaxing walk and enjoying the scenery. Photography – Beautiful views of the dam, water, and surrounding landscape make this a great spot for photography. Maintenance – The park felt clean, well-maintained, and welcoming throughout the visit.
Great place to come and spend a few hours. Hiking and walking along the acqueduct was much quicker than expected but thats the path we chose.Had a picnic and watch other families really enjoy themselves.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful place, great spot for a walk, unplug the mind, breathe a different and fresh air and enjoy beautiful view of the dam, both on bottom and also on the top (bridge).”
“Visitors should note that parking rules have recently changed; as of two weeks ago, there is now a flat $10 charge per vehicle to park.”
“Overall – A wonderful place for families to picnic, play games, take photos, and enjoy a peaceful day outdoors with beautiful views.”
“The park features a playground, restrooms, and a picnic area.”
Plan your run at Croton Gorge 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteparks.westchestergov.com
- Phone+1 914-862-5290
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
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