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Edith G. Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary
4.7 ★★★★★ 134 Google reviews · Running trail in Rye, New York · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Edith G. Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary'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.
Forests, fields and shorefronts make up this free-entry park with trails, a lake and a beach.
What runners say about Edith G. Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary
“Pretty much always kept clean, with the occasional late-nighters and teenagers doing what they do.”
“After having wonderful time in the theme park with lot of rides we needed some place a bit calm and quite with naturally beautiful.”
“After having wonderful time in the theme park with lot of rides we needed some place a bit calm and quite with naturally beautiful.”
Beautiful sanctuary including a bamboo forest There are 3 miles of trails…forest, fields and shoreline. the intertidal habitat is filled with wonder. Westchester County is currently in the process of facilitating a friendlier habitat for sea life
Nice place to walk and get some exercise. Always open with beautiful open air scenic spots . The deer and osprey are right there with the ducks and swans. Fresh air. Free parking . Nice photo shots , too.
Great walks, nice access to the edge of long Island sound. The bamboo Forrest was cool
Beautiful place to hike around and just chill out at. I don’t have pictures for it but the trail has many benches and is pretty easy to access. Pretty much always kept clean, with the occasional late-nighters and teenagers doing what they do. Otherwise, amazing park, especially if you like walking in nature.
Trail conditions & character
“After having wonderful time in the theme park with lot of rides we needed some place a bit calm and quite with naturally beautiful.”
“I imagine it's ordinarily a serene sanctuary but the nearby Playland construction ruined the peace and quiet.”
Plan your run at Edith G. Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- Websitefriendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org
- Phone+1 914-967-8720
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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