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Glenville Woods Park Preserve

4.3 ★★★★☆ 80 Google reviews · Running trail in Tarrytown, New York · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Glenville Woods Park 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.

Natural surfaceScenicQuiet

Nature preserve with trails, a small play area, and a pond.

What runners say about Glenville Woods Park Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (80 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“The most glorious wooded Glen full of birds, chipmunks, stone formations, beautiful tree species, frogs, Hawks.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Nice quiet place to relax and enjoy lunch.”

Beautiful well maintained trails with excellent markers on trees so as to follow the trails. Absolutely recommend this gem.

★★★★★ — G. , Jun 2023

The most glorious wooded Glen full of birds, chipmunks, stone formations, beautiful tree species, frogs, Hawks. Magic

★★★★★ — Susie , Jul 2020

Nothing outstanding, but a great place for a casual walk. Kind of buggy, so make sure you spray. The trails are squiggly and seem to be designed mainly for bikes, despite there being a sign specicially saying no bikes are allowed... There was plenty of parking space.

★★★★☆ — Tim , Sep 2024

Beautiful park with multiple trails through preserve. Absolutely astonishing views with plenty of wildlife sightings along the way. You could easily spend a day hiking here. Perfect.

★★★★★ — Rhyse , Sep 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 80 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“The most glorious wooded Glen full of birds, chipmunks, stone formations, beautiful tree species, frogs, Hawks.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Nice quiet place to relax and enjoy lunch.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“Nice spot to relax or ride a mountain bike, deeper in there's nice rolling hills and it's less Rocky and technical than Graham hills.”

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Plan your run at Glenville Woods Park Preserve

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.
  • Phone+1 914-989-1800

Where to find Glenville Woods Park Preserve

629 Old White Plains Rd, Tarrytown, NY 10591

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.