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Fishkill Ridge Trail
4.1 ★★★★☆ 14 Google reviews · Running trail in Beacon, 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 Fishkill Ridge Trail 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 Fishkill Ridge Trail
Trail Recommendation: Fishkill Ridge and Wilkinson Loop (reference see AllTrails app) Details: This trail is one of the most memorable route in Hudson River Shorelines, especially in Spring. Scenes changes a lot on this route, and there is lots of surprises are waiting for you.
It was a nice moderate trail. I hiked in December and there were like areas of ice so I didn't go above the treeline,I was afraid the ice would be worse higher. Trail clean, some small rocks to step over (not flat smooth trail, but not hard hiking). Very peaceful, not too busy.
A great trail with several small waterfalls and a nice river that runs the length. It’s a great spot to go for a hike and is pretty easy footing for most of it.
The hiking of Fishkill and Scofield Ridges are among the best in the entire Hudson Valley, and this is by far the best trailhead to start/end with. However, parking is apparently now prohibited anywhere near this trailhead...epic fail for the City of Beacon.
Trail conditions & character
“The hiking of Fishkill and Scofield Ridges are among the best in the entire Hudson Valley, and this is by far the best trailhead to start/end with.”
“You’ll meet falls, ridge-rocks, top views, lake… Notifications: Some locations are muddy, some hills are steep(moderate), be ready with proper shoes, trekking pole.”
Plan your run at Fishkill Ridge Trail
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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