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Earl W. Brydges Artpark State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Running trail in Lewiston, New York · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Earl W. Brydges Artpark 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.

Open 24hScenic

Quiet state park with kids' playground, hiking trails and a slide, plus views of the Niagara River.

What runners say about Earl W. Brydges Artpark State Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (48 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“Gorgeous view but a bit too narrow of a trail for small children, had to turn back as it was getting a bit treachorous”

Absolutely beautiful. Our 4 and 6 year olds loved it. Make sure to hit all the trails and find all the beautiful hidden gems here!! Deff a must see whole in this area! Like and follow to get all our updates!! 2021 will be busy!! Safe adventures to you🙏🤟

★★★★★ — The , Apr 2021

Small but very neat park. Very good to walk along the river and if you have kids, nice ground for them to entertain themselves.

★★★★★ — D. , Jul 2020

Gorgeous view but a bit too narrow of a trail for small children, had to turn back as it was getting a bit treachorous

★★★★★ — Ron , Jun 2020

The art collection trail was a great way to incorporate "collections" and the outdoors with our cub scout programme

★★★★★ — Eric , Sep 2020

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 15 mentions

“Gorgeous view but a bit too narrow of a trail for small children, had to turn back as it was getting a bit treachorous”

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Plan your run at Earl W. Brydges Artpark State Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • Websiteparks.ny.gov
  • Phone+1 716-754-7766

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Earl W. Brydges Artpark State Park

450 S 4th St, Lewiston, NY 14092

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.