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Fahnestock State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 994 Google reviews · Running trail in Carmel Hamlet, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Fahnestock 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.
Public park with a swimming beach, plus campsites, hiking, cross-country skiing trails & more.
What runners say about Fahnestock State Park
“Very nice relaxing beach on a still clean lake, with roped-off swimming.”
“The views are beautiful and the walking trails aren't too challenging for small children.”
“Easy trails for beginners or strenuous trails for the advid outdoors person.”
1st time to this lake - it was great!!! I was sceptical about some reviews by others here, but as I figured - they were not accurate. The water was clean and clear and there was no smell😷. On the sides of the beach is where the water moss accumulates. It's a lake and not the ocean 🌊 so there is no seaweed😃.
This is one of my favorite parks nearby NYC (about 1 hour away). My go to trail is the Three Lakes Trail/Appalachian Trail that you can park off of Dennytown Road. Lots of beautiful wildflowers (Lady Slippers!) Are starting to come up. Gorgeous place to hike. Update: there are a lot of people that fish here.
There is something for every experience-level hiker here! Easy trails for beginners or strenuous trails for the advid outdoors person. The beauty of this state park will hit you right in the feels!
I've been coming to this park for several years now and is still my favorite of the state parks I've camped at. Most of the sites are secluded enough and are spread apart nicely. I chose site 78, one I've stayed at before. The young woman who checked me in was very nice and welcoming.
Trail conditions & character
“It has grills, fishing, swimming rest facilities, parking and a comfortable view of the lake.”
“Restroom and shower facilities are located in the campground.”
“The park could do a better job telling where parking areas for hiking trails are located, it helps to have local knowledge of the area.”
“Most of the park is located along a rocky ridgeline and there are many nice views to be had.”
“There is something for every experience-level hiker here!”
Plan your run at Fahnestock State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteparks.ny.gov
- Phone+1 845-225-7207
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–6 pm |
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