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Edgecliff Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 72 Google reviews · Running trail in Syracuse, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Edgecliff 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyFlat & fast

Park offering winding mountain biking and hiking trails along a clifftop, plus scenic views.

What runners say about Edgecliff Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (72 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“It's heartbreaking that such a beautiful web of trails that covers so many terrains is completely disrespected.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“The trails are pretty well kept and its pretty easy walking.”

If you can find it its worth visiting. Tons of trails to navigate. You'll want to wear decent footwear. Don't wear flip flops. Parking is VERY limited and mountain biking is very popular here. There did seem to be a lot of broken glass.

★★★★★ — Aaron , Oct 2020

Oodles of trails to explore. There is parking on either side of the road, though poorly marked.

★★★★★ — Bob , May 2021

Provides a 5 mile round trip hike to Split Rock Quarry and the Stone Crusher. It starts out a little scrubby at Kasson Road but quickly moves into mature woods. Stay on the main trail a good mile and a 1/2, going down to the grey house.. Go out to the road and make a right uphill.

★★★★☆ — Gary , Jan 2022

An alternate way to get to the rock crusher! I never knew this was here. Reasonably popular with mountain bikes, a couple of we'll maintained trails with lots of little side trails all eventually taking you to Split Rock Quarry. Bonus outhouse? Shipping container home? So much weirdness lol. Easy in & out

★★★★☆ — Courtney , Apr 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 72 reviews →

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 10 mentions

“It's heartbreaking that such a beautiful web of trails that covers so many terrains is completely disrespected.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“The straight out and back path of Edgecliff is flat and lovely.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 2 mentions

“I was so nervous for my dogs feet.”

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Plan your run at Edgecliff 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteonondagacountyparks.com
  • Social Instagram

Hours

Monday 6 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–6 PM
Thursday 6 AM–6 PM
Friday 6 AM–6 PM
Saturday 6 AM–6 PM
Sunday 6 AM–6 PM

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 Edgecliff Park

Syracuse, New York

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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.