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Hipp Brook Preserve

4.3 ★★★★☆ 22 Google reviews · Running trail in Penfield, New York · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Hipp Brook Preserve'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.

MixedOpen 24h

What runners say about Hipp Brook Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (22 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

It's a small walk in the back of a neighborhood, but lovely preserve. Benches to sit on are spread out to enjoy a bit of peace.

★★★★★ — Micah , Oct 2020

A wonderful place for a quick hike with your family and dogs. We often see deer,fox,snakes and many other random animals.

★★★★★ — Mike , Nov 2021

Lovely little solo walk on the loop even on this snowy St Patrick's Day! Grateful for the boardwalks that keep the path smooth and not muddy. There is a short part of the path that is not covered and will probably be muddy soon, but it was fine on this day when it was below freezing.

★★★★☆ — Suzanne , Mar 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 22 reviews →

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.

🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“Grateful for the boardwalks that keep the path smooth and not muddy.”

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Plan your run at Hipp Brook Preserve

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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.
  • Websitegeneseelandtrust.org
  • Phone+1 585-256-2130
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Hipp Brook Preserve

110 Coachman Dr, Penfield, NY 14526

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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.