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Kakiat Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Running trail in Airmont, New York · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Kakiat 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.
What runners say about Kakiat Trail
“If you come in the fall when the trees are changing colors it's a really beautiful scene and great for stunning pictures!”
The day after the rain, you can see a lot of stream water, so it is a good hiking course. It is a famous place and many people visit, but you can enjoy various courses under 3 hours during the week. It is definitely the best walking course with dogs.
A beautiful trail to hike up along a lovely stream. The hike is a fairly easy one, though do have good shoes. There is a lake if you make it to the top, which is a nice bonus. Be prepared to get your feet soaked/dirty in parts where the road is not great and overrun with water after a heavy rain.
This hike is amazing with crazy views at the top! It's an easy 20 minute hike to the top and you get a really cool view at the top overlooking tons of lush trees. If you come in the fall when the trees are changing colors it's a really beautiful scene and great for stunning pictures!
Pretty but minus a point for overcrowding all year round. Pine Meadow lake is at the end of the trail, about a 2 mile hike. It's about as smooth a "trail" as you'll find in Harriman Park, but it's still hard enough for a novice, so be prepared.
Trail conditions & character
“A beautiful trail to hike up along a lovely stream.”
Plan your run at Kakiat Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
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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