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High Rock Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 434 Google reviews · Running trail in Staten Island, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from High Rock 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.
City park known for its ponds, wetlands, walking trails & a hill with panoramic views at the top.
What runners say about High Rock Park
“Wow, I just moved to staten island and didn't realize how beautiful it is.”
“Quiet relaxing stroll, an awesome run, sometimes a quick chat with strangers/new friends.”
The best kept secret on Staten Island. Come here to get away and take a quiet walk or run. Trails are always maintained and safe. Grab a map and go already.
We went to this park first time on a Sunday afternoon. It’s extremely quiet and peaceful. Since it’s not spring yet, the park was quite empty. It would be a lot nicer in a few weeks. We definitely enjoyed our time hiking here, and plan to come back again soon.
First time I've been to this place, was to hike around. I did some Cafe deliveries before coming here. It'll be great to come here in the springtime but for fall season it's very cold. I started taking some photos and making sure I was aware of my surroundings.
Took a bit to get there with the bus, especially when the driver didn't know anything about the park, but found it after a half hour of walking. Several trails to walk, you really need good hiking shoes as the trails are very rocky, and some are slippery,did not see any wildlife, there is a bird trail with a wooden…
Trail conditions & character
“Wow, I just moved to staten island and didn't realize how beautiful it is.”
“Quiet relaxing stroll, an awesome run, sometimes a quick chat with strangers/new friends.”
“If you want to climb some hills and take walks with your dog 🐕, come here if you want.”
Plan your run at High Rock Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitenycgovparks.org
- Phone(718) 351-3450
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–1 AM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–1 AM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–1 AM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–1 AM |
| Friday | 6 AM–1 AM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–1 AM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–1 AM |
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