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Gurney Lane Recreation Area Queensbury

4.8 ★★★★★ 331 Google reviews · Running trail in Queensbury, New York · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Gurney Lane Recreation Area Queensbury'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 surfaceScenicMile markers

Park, playground and public pool boasting biking trails and sledding.

What runners say about Gurney Lane Recreation Area Queensbury

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (331 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“You walk along a beautiful creek which runs into the Gurney Lane Pond.”

🪧 well-marked 2 mentions

“Fabulous local park with very well marked mountain bike and multiuse trails.”

We came here after dinner to have a nice walk. We did the nature trail and one other. It’s a beautiful wooded area. Really clean park. There’s a lot to do here. They have a bike trail, pool, playground, and it looks like they offer a summer camp? Nice place!

★★★★★ — Katie , Aug 2025

Took my grandkids to swim lessons for 3 days. Great facility, swim area, lifeguards were awesome with the kids. In addition, there are playground, picnic areas, hiking trails as well.

★★★★★ — Stanley , Aug 2022

Great trails! Just needs a bathroom. Even better, showers and EV charging like Ontario County Park in Finger Lakes

★★★★☆ — Ted , May 2021

Amazing attraction here in Queensbury! So much to see and do at this park. There are many trail options, whether it be for hiking or mountain biking, plus a large pool and playgrounds. I really like the "You are Nature" trail which is a nature trail for walking.

★★★★★ — Jason , Oct 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 331 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.

🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 4 mentions

“This one took us almost twice as long than the same distance on Halfway Brook, we really needed to pay attention to the roots and rocks.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“You walk along a beautiful creek which runs into the Gurney Lane Pond.”

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📏 Mile markers 2 mentions

“Fabulous local park with very well marked mountain bike and multiuse trails.”

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Plan your run at Gurney Lane Recreation Area Queensbury

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.
  • Websiterecreation.queensbury.net
  • Phone(518) 761-8216
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find Gurney Lane Recreation Area Queensbury

118 Gurney Lane, Queensbury, NY 12804

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Running trails near Queensbury

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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.