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Leon M. Steves Big Bay Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Running trail in Queensbury, New York · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Leon M. Steves Big Bay 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.
What runners say about Leon M. Steves Big Bay Preserve
“The spot where this preserve connects with Hudson Pointe is a beautiful hand built wooden bridge where children and dogs can wade and throw sticks.”
“Nice well marked trails with an overlook out to the tranquility of big bay preserve.”
This was a wonderful hike included the connector trail to the Hudson pointe nature reserve but sadly the bridge was mostly under water on the green train after going through the ravine area. Still the Leon M. Steve's Big Bay Preserve was a wonderful hike.
Great nature walk with different trails to choose from. Goes up to the Hudson River and connects to the Hudson Point trails.
It’s pretty but I really disagree that the trails are well-marked. Several were sprayed yellow and there was no red connection at the trail head. All the signs pointed at each other at the overlook so we ended up going in and out rather than the actual loop.
Really enjoyed hiking in this loop trail, admittedly some of it is somewhat steep and parts of it are narrow. This trail is connected to the Clendon Brook Preserve and Hudson Pointe Nature Preserve.
Trail conditions & character
“The spot where this preserve connects with Hudson Pointe is a beautiful hand built wooden bridge where children and dogs can wade and throw sticks.”
“The spot where this preserve connects with Hudson Pointe is a beautiful hand built wooden bridge where children and dogs can wade and throw sticks.”
“Nice well marked trails with an overlook out to the tranquility of big bay preserve.”
“All the signs pointed at each other at the overlook so we ended up going in and out rather than the actual loop.”
“If you love hiking def come here on the dead end of a road with plenty of parking and a quiet trip”
Plan your run at Leon M. Steves Big Bay Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- Websiteqlcny.org
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–6:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–6:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–6:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–6:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–6:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–6:30 pm |
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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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