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James Pass Arboretum
4.4 ★★★★☆ 49 Google reviews · Running trail in Syracuse, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from James Pass Arboretum'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 good for kids that allows dogs.
What runners say about James Pass Arboretum
“Part of an expansive and scenic dog park, mature trees, large meadows - the ideal place to bring your pup for a fun and playful outing.”
“A serene spot in the midst of the city.”
“As long as your dog has a good recall and is friendly, most owners don’t see a problem with it.”
This arboretum is really nice. If you live in tip hill, it’s right in the heart and has a big open space for the doggies. You’re not supposed to have your dog off leash, but usually everyone does. As long as your dog has a good recall and is friendly, most owners don’t see a problem with it.
Beautiful trees! A lot of the trees are really large too and are fun to walk around. There's a loop path of like 1/2 mile or something (I've never measured). There are other places to walk around and explore besides the path as well. Dogs really like this park too, just remember to pick up after them!
Great place to take your dog to run. There are a lot of friendly dogs owners that come here with their pets.
Enjoyed my first time here during the weekend with our dog. Beautiful, peaceful place. Even with the dogs around, it felt so serene. We enjoyed walking our dog along the path, and he also enjoyed meeting all of the other dogs. We met some fantastic people during our time there, and the dog owners were friendly.
Trail conditions & character
“Part of an expansive and scenic dog park, mature trees, large meadows - the ideal place to bring your pup for a fun and playful outing.”
“Part of an expansive and scenic dog park, mature trees, large meadows - the ideal place to bring your pup for a fun and playful outing.”
“You can walk laps around the loop with your dog or you can go up above the hill and be a bit further away and tucked back from the crowd.”
Plan your run at James Pass Arboretum
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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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