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Guard Hill Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Running trail in Bedford, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Guard Hill 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.
What runners say about Guard Hill Preserve
Beautiful but do not follow navigation app directions. Drive down Guard Hill road until it becomes a dirt road and bears left. You will come to two wide spots in the road with trail signs, on your left. The second one is the entrance to the Guard Hill Preserve. Also note, it is a one way trail, not a loop.
Easy hiking, well maintained trails and good birding. It is free, parking is alongside the road, the trail is not very consipicuous.
A gentle snowfall made this morning walk an enjoyable experience. I loved seeing the horses grazing nearby. Very soothing place.
Trail conditions & character
“It is free, parking is alongside the road, the trail is not very consipicuous.”
Plan your run at Guard Hill Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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, water — reported by runners
- Websitewestchesterlandtrust.org
- Phone+1 914-234-6992
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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