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Hickories Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 877 Google reviews · Running trail in Owego, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Hickories 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyRestrooms

Riverside park offering a playground, picnic areas, a boat launch, and a dog exercise area.

What runners say about Hickories Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (877 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 9 mentions

“I mostly appreciated that there was a open and clean restroom near by.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Hickories Park sits along the Susquehanna River, offering a boat launch, creek access, fishing, and beautiful views.”

It was a very clean peaceful park. We stopped by during our 8 hours drive to Canada. We had a quick lunch picnic stop there while kids play in the playground. Take Our Your Garbage policy in the park was great. It kept the ground clean. We enjoyed an hour of break there. The dog park was great too.

★★★★★ — Lenandjenn , Aug 2024

I grew up in this town (Owego, NY) this park is beautiful. You can walk, bike, play basket ball, baseball, soccer. You can grill, camp in your RV, launch a boat onto the river. I have had many special events and picnics here. There are also several pavilions there.

★★★★★ — Jackie , Sep 2020

Always a great stop for a walk any time of year. This park, in comparison to other nearby parks, is absolutely massive.

★★★★★ — Charles , Sep 2025

Beautiful spot for a picnic. Dog park, RV camping, boat launch, walking, one building with bathrooms.

★★★★★ — Misty , Oct 2023

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 17 mentions

“For pet lovers, the on-site Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park provides a safe off-leash space for dogs to enjoy.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“Hickories Park sits along the Susquehanna River, offering a boat launch, creek access, fishing, and beautiful views.”

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🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“The playground was fun for kids, there are a couple trails, public restrooms, pavilions for rent and some community events hosted there as well!”

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Plan your run at Hickories 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
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitetownofowego.com
  • Phone(607) 687-1199

Hours

Monday 7 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–10 PM
Thursday 7 AM–10 PM
Friday 7 AM–10 PM
Saturday 7 AM–10 PM
Sunday 7 AM–10 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 Hickories Park

359 Hickories Park Rd, Owego, NY 13827

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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.