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Herman Road Forever Wild Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in Webster, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 1.1 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Herman Road Forever Wild Forest'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 Herman Road Forever Wild Forest
“Very clear trails well maintained with absolutely beautiful signage.”
“The trails are very well marked with colored blazes on the trees, and boardwalks have been put in to cover some swampy parts.”
This will feel familiar to people who frequent the trails at Whiting Road Nature Preserve, and that's because this is an extension of that area. These trails can be access via the Whiting Road trails or by the small parking lot on Herman Road.
Excellent trail system for families or people looking for a quiet hike with the opportunity to spot all sorts of wildlife. Birds and squirrels are abundant, with the occasional deer or coyote sighting.
The newest trail system in webster from what I read was Amazing! Very clear trails well maintained with absolutely beautiful signage.
Trail conditions & character
“The trails are very well marked with colored blazes on the trees, and boardwalks have been put in to cover some swampy parts.”
“This system connects to Whiting Road Preserve, which then connects to Webster Park, opening up the potential for a much larger loop.”
“These trails can be access via the Whiting Road trails or by the small parking lot on Herman Road.”
Plan your run at Herman Road Forever Wild Forest
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
- Loop distance1.1 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitewebsterny.gov
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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