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Fishkill Ridge Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 164 Google reviews · Running trail in Beacon, New York · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Fishkill Ridge Trail'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.
Hiking area featuring scenic views and varied terrain.
What runners say about Fishkill Ridge Trail
“There isn’t much more gorgeous around than when you start going higher and higher up and soak up the seclusion that you will earn along your hike.”
“Very quiet trail, only 5 cars or so in the parking lot on a cool, cloudy day Sunday in Mid November.”
Wow is the best way I can describe the trails at Fishkill Ridge. I fell in love with this place from the moment I put my boots on the ground. I will say that if you decide to make your way up to THE MT. BEACON EIGHT MEMORIAL than you should be prepared for a decently tough hike.
A beautiful and peaceful trail, perfect for a hike on a 65-degree day. The quiet was only interrupted by the soothing hoots of owls and the rhythmic tapping of a woodpecker, whose work left behind a perfectly carved hole. Along the way, I stumbled upon a ton of quartz, adding a bit of sparkle to the journey.
Beautiful trail. It has great views at various parts just like mount Beacon but is a much less crowded and more enjoyable hike IMO. Good variation between uphill stretches and flatter parts.
Beautiful, we took the red trail and then the white trail. After the Lambs Hill summit and to get to a lovely panoramic view that was marked on our Gaia GPS app, and then descended a different trail. Very quiet trail, only 5 cars or so in the parking lot on a cool, cloudy day Sunday in Mid November.
Trail conditions & character
“There isn’t much more gorgeous around than when you start going higher and higher up and soak up the seclusion that you will earn along your hike.”
“After the Lambs Hill summit and to get to a lovely panoramic view that was marked on our Gaia GPS app, and then descended a different trail.”
“Very quiet trail, only 5 cars or so in the parking lot on a cool, cloudy day Sunday in Mid November.”
“Very quiet trail, only 5 cars or so in the parking lot on a cool, cloudy day Sunday in Mid November.”
“Not a demanding hike but was very rocky in some areas which the kids needed some help with.”
“The markers get you to a trail then simply follow the flow path up.”
Plan your run at Fishkill Ridge Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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