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Fox Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Running trail in Latham, New York · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 50 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Fox Preserve'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.
Trails for walking and biking, plus a loop offering Mohawk River views.
What runners say about Fox Preserve
“Near the top of the first quarter of the trail is a clearing with some benches and a beautiful view.”
“The trail is well marked and had an additional side trail.”
“Beautiful scenery, fairly easy walking, and lots of wildlife.”
Lovely hiking path. However, an un-leashed large brown/black dog fiercely chased my sister and I off the trail. Might have come from the private residence that borders the trail. When it ran barking at us, the adrenaline pumped intensely.
What a little secret this place is! I googled it this Am, brought my 2 yr old twins and 5lb chihuahua, and we had ourselves a time! Beautiful scenery, fairly easy walking, and lots of wildlife. I highly recommend this little spot. Also, we didn’t have any run ins with big dogs. We didn’t run into anyone at all!
Just off River Road with plenty of paved parking, this .87 mile loop boasts views of the Mohawk River and a dirt/rocky trail. The trail takes you through some forest vegetation, so wear long pants, bug spray, and check yourself for ticks immediately afterward.
Beautiful park for those that love wilderness. It's a moderate walk all the way around with hills. Very young children and the elderly may have some difficulty. Lots and lots of birds, some rabbits. Primitive facilities include a picnic table and bike rack. Excellent view of the Mohawk!
Trail conditions & character
“Near the top of the first quarter of the trail is a clearing with some benches and a beautiful view.”
“However, an un-leashed large brown/black dog fiercely chased my sister and I off the trail.”
“Wow another unexpected treasure…this hike has hills, dales, waterways, knolls for viewing the Mohawk and it’s tucked along Shaker Creek.”
“Instead of heading west, the dog forced us to take the eastern loop of Fox Preserve.”
“the dog escorted us us back to the parking lot maintaining a distance of 5-10 feet.”
“The trail is well marked and had an additional side trail.”
“Minus one star for a very muddy stretch of path, but that's easily bypassed by the service road.”
“Just off River Road with plenty of paved parking, this .”
“No bathroom; but some are available near the town sewage plant and at Lions Park in Niskayuna.”
“87 mile loop boasts views of the Mohawk River and a dirt/rocky trail.”
Plan your run at Fox Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance50 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemohawkhudson.org
- Phone(518) 436-6346
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
Running trails near Latham
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve
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Lions Park
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Bike path connecting Cohoes and Buffalo, plus a boat launch and gazebo.
Ashford Glen Preserve
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Short trail through a wooded valley next to a stream and featuring a ravine.
Colonie Town Park Trail Head
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Path for biking, running and strolling alongside the Mohawk River.