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Dryden Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 163 Google reviews · Running trail in Dryden, New York · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Dryden Lake 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.
Lake for fishing and kayaking, featuring a playground and scenic trails.
What runners say about Dryden Lake Park
“A beautiful lake, great place to fish, picnic or just read a book under a shade tree.”
“Great for family or peaceful light excercise.”
Nice, quiet little park with a small lake. A few trails there and nearby to walk and enjoy nature. Playground for the kids. Parking lot is a little small, that prevents the 5th star. Great spot to go for sunrise.
Well maintained trail, with lots of wildlife. Make sure you find the eagles nest on the south end and keep your eyes open for those soaring eagles!!!
It's so pretty there, there are a bunch of mosquitoes but what place with a water source don't lol I loved hiking there so nice
Beautiful trail for walking, running, biking and/or bird watching! Meanders through woods, meadows along streams, ponds and finally ending up at Dryden Lake Park. Beautiful easy walk. Great for family or peaceful light excercise.
Trail conditions & character
“A beautiful lake, great place to fish, picnic or just read a book under a shade tree.”
“The picnic tables were close to the paved road and parking lot and easily accessible by manual wheelchair with somebody pushing.”
“The picnic tables were close to the paved road and parking lot and easily accessible by manual wheelchair with somebody pushing.”
“Great for family or peaceful light excercise.”
“The picnic tables were close to the paved road and parking lot and easily accessible by manual wheelchair with somebody pushing.”
Plan your run at Dryden Lake Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitedec.ny.gov
- Phone+1 607-844-8888
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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