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Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary
4.8 ★★★★★ 97 Google reviews · Running trail in Selkirk, New York · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary'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.
Park featuring well-maintained trails with creek views, wildflowers, and rock formations.
What runners say about Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary
“Gorgeous little creek filled with all different shaped and sized rocks, and a pretty simple trail with a few places that let you down closer to the stream itself.”
“Well marked trails criscrossing each other at various intervals throughout the sanctuary.”
“Quiet, serene walk through so much nature.”
“Nice easy hike with interesting quarry.”
Ample parking in the provided lot on a weekday. I took the white loop that starts across the Rarick Road first. I only saw 2 other people on this trail (and 2 later on the creek trail). Easy forest walk, mostly flat with some stones and tree roots. It was surprisingly not muddy and few bugs.
Beautiful nature walk, with wildflowers, rock formations, and a creek. The trails are well maintained.
Great little walk. Did the white marker trail opposite the parking lot white is avout 1m5 miles then did the walk along the creek which was short bit very scenic.
This is a beautiful spot not far from where we live in Delmar New York. The trail along the creek is beautiful and follows it for quite a ways. That trail is a little bit rocky, but the other trails are much smoother if that’s a concern to you.
Trail conditions & character
“Gorgeous little creek filled with all different shaped and sized rocks, and a pretty simple trail with a few places that let you down closer to the stream itself.”
“Did the white marker trail opposite the parking lot white is avout 1m5 miles then did the walk along the creek which was short bit very scenic.”
“That trail is a little bit rocky, but the other trails are much smoother if that’s a concern to you.”
“Did the white marker trail opposite the parking lot white is avout 1m5 miles then did the walk along the creek which was short bit very scenic.”
“I took the white loop that starts across the Rarick Road first.”
“Easy, mostly flat trails, lots to see -creekside, woods and sinkholes.”
Plan your run at Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websitemohawkhudson.org
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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 |
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