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Hudson River Park Trust

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,701 Google reviews · Running trail in New York, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Hudson River Park Trust'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-friendlyWater

550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.

What runners say about Hudson River Park Trust

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (6,701 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“The walking and biking paths are wide, clean, and perfect for a relaxing stroll or a quick run.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“Beautiful peaceful place for chill, run, to get coffee and watch the river or play with dog on grass and smell blossoms trees and herbs.”

Very beautiful waterfront park. Great place to take a stroll, jog, ride your bike, or sit down to read, relax, and/or take in the views. Very beautiful views, especially at night, you also get to see the One World Tower clearly. Also this park is great and offers various photo opportunities. Also, it is very clean!

★★★★★ — Alma , Sep 2020

One of my 'Go To" places when I'm in the city. On a warm summer day, hopefully you'll find a bench under the shade of a tree. Enjoy the cool breezes by the water. Enjoy a cold drink you brought. People jogging, walking, surfing on a skateboard. If you time it right, you may catch a nice sunset.

★★★★★ — Mario , Aug 2022

Beautiful peaceful place for chill, run, to get coffee and watch the river or play with dog on grass and smell blossoms trees and herbs. Thank you, everyone who is working hard to build and keep this place safe, clean and so NYC.

★★★★★ — Vasil , May 2022

Beautiful playground in the heart of the big city life. Perfect place to practice all sorts of sports and a good run with a spectacular view of WTC World Trade Building! IG @ nyctme

★★★★★ — Samuel , Dec 2024

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 20 mentions

“You can relax, do exercises, play sports, ha e a family pick Nick, have a pre wedding meeting, bike along the Hudson River, get the view of spectaculars Sunsets.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“You can walk, walk your dog, jog, run, run your bike, sunbathe or simply sit quietly in one place and watch the nature and birds, occasional ferries and helicopters flying by.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“It was a long but very nice walk and the was plenty of seats and water fountains, they even had fountains for dogs.”

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Plan your run at Hudson River Park Trust

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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitehudsonriverpark.org
  • Phone+1 212-627-2020

Hours

Monday 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday 9 am–5 pm
Thursday 9 am–5 pm
Friday 9 am–5 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Hudson River Park Trust

353 West St, New York, NY 10014

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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.