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Haverstraw Beach State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 147 Google reviews · Running trail in Haverstraw, New York · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Haverstraw Beach State Park'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.

ScenicRestroomsQuiet

State park with kid-friendly trails, a river, and beautiful views.

What runners say about Haverstraw Beach State Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (147 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“I've been living in Haverstraw never even knew about Haverstraw Beach until someone took me there let me tell you something that is beautiful”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“It’s so peaceful and relaxing — a great place to clear your mind or spend time with family and friends.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I absolutely love visiting Haverstraw Beach State Park! The views of the Hudson River are breathtaking, and the trails are perfect for walking, jogging, or biking. It’s so peaceful and relaxing — a great place to clear your mind or spend time with family and friends.

★★★★★ — Raul , Nov 2025

Nice walking trail. Plenty of shade, the path was smooth and even, a good walk for all ability levels

★★★★★ — Jon , Aug 2021

Scenic views of the hudson n the bald eagles n hawks. Also great place to fish, rock climbing/scaling, running, cycling, hiking. Very serene n quiet--highly recommended!!!

★★★★★ — Mark , Feb 2018

the park has a nice trail along side the Hudson River and at the end you get to a house with rock faces

★★★★★ — Roger , Oct 2021

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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 12 mentions

“I've been living in Haverstraw never even knew about Haverstraw Beach until someone took me there let me tell you something that is beautiful”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“It’s so peaceful and relaxing — a great place to clear your mind or spend time with family and friends.”

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🚻 Restrooms

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Plan your run at Haverstraw Beach State Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitepalisadesparks.org
  • Phone+1 845-268-3020
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–6 pm
Tuesday 7 am–6 pm
Wednesday 7 am–6 pm
Thursday 7 am–6 pm
Friday 7 am–6 pm
Saturday 7 am–6 pm
Sunday 7 am–6 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Haverstraw Beach State Park

200 Riverside Ave, Haverstraw, NY 10927

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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.