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Leon Levy Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 102 Google reviews · Running trail in South Salem, New York · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Leon Levy 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.

LoopOpen 24hScenicTrailhead parkingMile markers

Hiking and walking trails winding through a park showcasing the remnants of an old mansion.

What runners say about Leon Levy Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (102 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Easy access off of route 123, good parking, clear route map, well maintained paths, and the clearest trail signage I've ever seen!”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Definitely a beautiful easy height around a loop from the all trails app.”

🪧 well-marked 3 mentions

“Great hiking spot,snow shoeing- well marked trails over 300 acres,parking for about 16-20 cars .”

There is a parking lot for this area.Definitely a beautiful easy height around a loop from the all trails app. You will find a big set of ruins and then also two chimneys beautiful area with a lot to see back here.

★★★★★ — Joan , May 2024

This was a mot of fun! We hiked an hour-long loop and enjoyed the quiet of the forest as well as the ruins of the mansion. There’s a lot of trails, all well-marked, and there’s plenty of parking spots.

★★★★★ — Heleen , Sep 2024

Great hike with lots of cool ruins from the late 19th century / early 20th century. I’ve been here a few times and it’s always beautiful.

★★★★★ — Peyton , Apr 2024

An excellent hike and very scenic! The ruins were the best part! Definitely recommend and will be coming back in the future!

★★★★★ — Francesco , Jun 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 102 reviews →

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 6 mentions

“Definitely a beautiful easy height around a loop from the all trails app.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“Easy access off of route 123, good parking, clear route map, well maintained paths, and the clearest trail signage I've ever seen!”

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📏 Mile markers 3 mentions

“Great hiking spot,snow shoeing- well marked trails over 300 acres,parking for about 16-20 cars .”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“We hiked an hour-long loop and enjoyed the quiet of the forest as well as the ruins of the mansion.”

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Plan your run at Leon Levy Preserve

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.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websitelewisborogov.com

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

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 Leon Levy Preserve

2-50 Smith Ridge Rd, South Salem, NY 10590

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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.