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Kinderhook Creek Nature Preserve
4.9 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Running trail in East Nassau, New York · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Kinderhook Creek Nature Preserve'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.
Nature preserve featuring hiking trails (some marked with tree names) and the creek.
What runners say about Kinderhook Creek Nature Preserve
“A beautiful well-kept trail system with plenty of room for respectful social distancing and enjoyment of the water.”
“A beautiful well-kept trail system with plenty of room for respectful social distancing and enjoyment of the water.”
“Pristine trails, well marked.”
Great well maintained trails! Some wide, others more narrow. Beautiful TALL trees and neat rock outcroppings. Many of the plants were labeled, which was awesome. I like to go running here or bring our family on hikes.
Really really nice hike/ walking trails. There are easy shorter trails or more difficult ones. We took the easy trail to the creek as we had the toddlers. They were able to walk it with little difficulty. The creek area itself is beautiful, there was a picnic table and wide wooden swing.
Truly well kept trail! My thanks to all the people that keep it up. The second longest trail loop we did in approximately an hour. I would recommend the "black" trail, as it is a bit longer walk and is the only one to parallel the Kinderhook creek. We missed it in the map.
This is a wonderful preserve with miles of trails, many along Kinderhook Creek. A perfect place for a picnic at the tables overlooking the confluence of the Tsawasick and Kinderhook Creeks.
Trail conditions & character
“A beautiful well-kept trail system with plenty of room for respectful social distancing and enjoyment of the water.”
“My dog and l hit the trails here quite often, he loves the experience and l love how exhausted he is afterwards.”
Plan your run at Kinderhook Creek Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitehudsontaconic.org
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