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Hojack Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in Webster, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
25 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Hojack Trail'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.

25 miScenicFlat & fast

What runners say about Hojack Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (28 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 kept for the most part, and other users have been friendly and respectful from my experience.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“A beautiful place to walk or run and enjoy the gorgeous scenery along the way.”

This is a wonderful walk through history on an old abandoned railroad bed. The trail is well maintained with plenty of room for walkers and cyclists. All the side trails make this a place you'll want to explore again and again.

★★★★★ — Laura , Sep 2021

Nice long flat trail that goes from lake ontario to north ponds park. You can park at north ponds park or vosburg hollow. It's part of the wegmans trail passport and you can find it near the vosburg hollow entrance. This trail is good for biking as well! Little trails off the beaten path too. It's 5 miles one way!

★★★★★ — Jessica , Oct 2019

A beautiful hiking trail. It actually is an old rail road line converted into a walking trail. Lots of off shoots with trails in the woods too. Good for runs walk bike rides and all! A just see in Webster and near the lake.

★★★★★ — Nathan , May 2020

Awesome for walking. It can get wet in spots in the spring and after heavy rains but is just a great relaxing trail

★★★★★ — Dave , Nov 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 28 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“A beautiful place to walk or run and enjoy the gorgeous scenery along the way.”

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Flat & fast 4 mentions

“Very easy flat trail that is wide enough for 4 people to walk side by side.”

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+) 3 mentions

“If you walk the trail from Lake Ontario to North Ponds Park, including the side trails, it's about 12 miles round trip!”

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Plan your run at Hojack Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • Distance25 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Websitewebstertrails.org
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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

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 Hojack Trail

Webster, New York

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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.