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Kennedy Dells County Park Loop Hike
4.7 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Running trail in New City, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Kennedy Dells County Park Loop Hike'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.
Wooded outdoor space featuring a fitness trail, various hiking trails and a waterfall.
What runners say about Kennedy Dells County Park Loop Hike
“Beautiful place to take a walk , lots of trails to explore”
Great hike! Many trails but we stayed on white and did the 2.4 mile loop! Easy-moderate and gorgeous, peaceful woods! Found the stream and a little water fall near an old bridge structure. Could have stayed out there all day 🌞
Nice relaxing hike on the gravel pathway, right next to a pretty little stream. Can be busy at times, and in close proximity to homes
Great spot for walking. Dog friendly and horse friendly. Interesting history. I always visit the waterfall bridge when I go around. Thirty years ago there was another upright that has fallen down and the fields had corn growing. The swallows make me smile now and the deer will walk up to you and say hello.
A rockland gem is so relaxing and nice pace. The complete walk is just over 2 miles perfect for an afternoon walk or early morning. I just wish people will respect the dogs on leash rule but unfortunately a lot of them don’t. If you are one those please the park belongs to everyone not just you
Trail conditions & character
“Then goes into a very nice trail that runs along crumb creek which had icicles and waterfalls.”
“I just wish people will respect the dogs on leash rule but unfortunately a lot of them don’t.”
“4 miles loop through wooded area that features a fitness trail and various hiking trails.”
“4 miles loop through wooded area that features a fitness trail and various hiking trails.”
“The loop is good for all skill level and us frequented by trail runners and walkers.”
Plan your run at Kennedy Dells County Park Loop Hike
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitetown.clarkstown.ny.us
- Phone+1 845-639-6200
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–7 pm |
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