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Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary
4.8 ★★★★★ 136 Google reviews · Running trail in Rye, New York · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
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- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Edith Read 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.
Relaxed, 179-acre nature preserve featuring forest trails, wild turkeys, an osprey nest and a bamboo grove.
What runners say about Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary
“Beautiful nature preserve in Rye that has a multitude of wildlife and plants to observe, as well as a beautiful walkable beach and lake.”
“Kind of a 'hidden gem', very nice views of the water, very quiet, very relaxing.”
“Fantastic weekend programs for all ages as well as summer camps.”
This is a very pleasant and easy to navigate wildlife sanctuary. It lies just beyond Playland Park, so you sort of have to drive through its large parking area to access. The sanctuary has its own very small lot but if it's full you can park closer to Playland.
Beautiful place that is a birders paradise. There are some nesting ospreys right now and a herd of wild turkeys. Lots of water fowl and several short hiking trails around the small lake.
Love the ERWS! A very nice walk through a beautiful conservation area.
Easy trails for beginners through fields, marshes and forests. Great for birding. Nice views of the water. You can see deer and many birds including ospreys. The nature center has some great displays and often sponsors photo contests, etc . Great for a half day to explore nature or a few hours.
Trail conditions & character
“Pleasant place spend time in nature view wild turkey, deer, grand hog, swan, osprey nice view of the water, come during off season, parking free.”
“Pleasant place spend time in nature view wild turkey, deer, grand hog, swan, osprey nice view of the water, come during off season, parking free.”
“Kind of a 'hidden gem', very nice views of the water, very quiet, very relaxing.”
Plan your run at Edith Read 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitefriendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org
- Phone(914) 967-8720
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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