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Gull Bay Road

4.4 ★★★★☆ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Putnam Station, New York · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
40 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Gull Bay Road'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.

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40 miScenic

What runners say about Gull Bay Road

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (12 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Super quick & easy hike to a nice view of the lake.”

Currently ablaze in Fall colors, but would be beautiful in any season. Hike to a nice view of the lake and a little picnic table in 10 minutes or less, very easy going. The rest of the trails here are enchanting. Perfect place to enjoy the outdoors and clear your mind.

★★★★★ — Amanda , Oct 2020

Super quick & easy hike to a nice view of the lake. Great little hike for sunsets.

★★★★★ — Laurie , Aug 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 12 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 6 mentions

“Currently ablaze in Fall colors, but would be beautiful in any season.”

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • Distance40 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Websitelglc.org
  • Phone(518) 644-9673
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Where to find Gull Bay Road

Gull Bay Rd, Putnam Station, NY 12861

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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.