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Liberty Loop Trail/Appalachian National Scenic Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 97 Google reviews · Running trail in Pine Island, New York · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 2.5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Liberty Loop Trail/Appalachian National Scenic 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.
Hiking area allowing dogs where visitors can observe birds and butterflies.
What runners say about Liberty Loop Trail/Appalachian National Scenic Trail
“Beautiful flat walking trail around marsh land where migratory birds gather.”
“Quiet and peaceful and a great place to bird and see nature.”
Love this place about 5000 step loop around the bird sanctuary great stretch any time of year
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Beautiful flat walking trail around marsh land where migratory birds gather. Bald eagles nest at the preserve and the Appalachian Trail cuts through. There's a small parking area and a flat elevated area to set up a tripod for your or camera or spotting lenses.
If you are a dog owner this is your place: dogs are allowed. Great place for a stroll and observe the birds. just consider there are no trees (good luck in summer) and the first segment of the trail is next to the road. Unpaved parking lot
Trail conditions & character
“Note the water level can vary quite a bit between seasons and even from wet to dry times.”
“Quiet and peaceful and a great place to bird and see nature.”
“If you are a dog owner this is your place: dogs are allowed.”
“Love this place about 5000 step loop around the bird sanctuary great stretch any time of year”
“Beautiful flat walking trail around marsh land where migratory birds gather.”
“There's a small parking area and a flat elevated area to set up a tripod for your or camera or spotting lenses.”
Plan your run at Liberty Loop Trail/Appalachian National Scenic Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- Loop distance2.5 mi back to where you parked
- 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.
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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