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Henry Hudson Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 396 Google reviews · Running trail in Selkirk, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Henry Hudson 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

Park where you can launch a kayak, go fishing, and enjoy picnics, featuring a playground, baseball fields, and grills.

What runners say about Henry Hudson Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (396 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Well maintained park on the river, floating fishing dock and boat launch.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“This is a beautiful part of the Hudson River to kayak on.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“Located in a nice calm area, couple minutes drive away from the main road.”

Loved walking around the park by the Hudson River.. very peaceful and lots of shade trees.

★★★★★ — Debora , Aug 2021

Mind refreshing place . It’s very beautiful also walking around Hudson River . Also fishing aria

★★★★★ — Shahinur , Jun 2026

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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 8 mentions

“To the right of the launch if you follow all the way in is an amazing waterfall and great place to float.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“Trailer/ truck parking, handicapped parking, porta potties, plenty of picnic tables and space, grills, volleyball net, playground equipment.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“It's a nice peaceful park, at least when I was there it was.”

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Plan your run at Henry Hudson Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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
  • Websitetownofbethlehem.org
  • Phone+1 518-439-4955

Hours

Monday 6 am–8 pm
Tuesday 6 am–8 pm
Wednesday 6 am–8 pm
Thursday 6 am–8 pm
Friday 6 am–8 pm
Saturday 6 am–8 pm
Sunday 6 am–8 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 Henry Hudson Park

157 Lyons Rd, Selkirk, NY 12158

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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.