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Empire State Trail - Towners Access
4.7 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Patterson, New York · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Empire State Trail - Towners Access yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
What runners say about Empire State Trail - Towners Access
A peaceful way to spend time. Walk, run, bike or wog (walk-jog). The trail is a beautiful place to visit. But I'm not giving away my favorite spot, then there won't be any room for me. So relaxing.
2026 Still a go to 2025 update Still a great place Great spot to start your walk. Parking lot in poor condition so be careful
The empire trail is immaculate through the Putnam section! This location on the other hand is improperly marked. The trail access is on route 311. The no parking sign should have been your first clue. Obviously they're not going to develop and if they don't want you parking there.
Trail conditions & character
“The no parking sign should have been your first clue.”
Plan your run at Empire State Trail - Towners Access
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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
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