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Forest Reserve At Smallwood
4.7 ★★★★★ 120 Google reviews · Running trail in Mongaup Valley, New York · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Forest Reserve At Smallwood'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 hiking area amid wooded paths with waterfalls, exercise equipment, and dog runs.
What runners say about Forest Reserve At Smallwood
“Doesn't get better or more relaxing than this beautiful, peaceful place 😊.”
I have had the pleasure of meeting up with a number of people who walk their dogs there and have enjoyed their conversations and at times walks on the many trails at the Reserve. They have been attentive to their dogs and the environment, friendly and outgoing.
Mike and I spend hours at this place. We also spend a lot of time removing fallen limbs and some of the trees to keep the paths clear. The trails are generally easy to moderate and a great adventure for families and dogs. People are pleasant and from all over the country and world.
Nice area with innovative exercise equipment located around the park area by the parking lot. Some nice wooded trails along the marsh and river. Only comment is that they should have a trail map posted since trail is not obvious.
Great trails they are under construction now and the little park for kids is nice and great area. Worth checking out if you don't want to hike a hard trail or uphill
Trail conditions & character
“I have had the pleasure of meeting up with a number of people who walk their dogs there and have enjoyed their conversations and at times walks on the many trails at the Reserve.”
“Great if small hiking area around a brook where you can scramble around the rocks and check out little waterfalls.”
“Nice area with innovative exercise equipment located around the park area by the parking lot.”
“The exercise park has a gravel track, children's playground, various exercise equipment and a new chess/checkerboard.”
“Really clean bathrooms with a cold water bottle filling station”
Plan your run at Forest Reserve At Smallwood
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefacebook.com
- Phone(845) 583-4350
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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