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Mianus River Gorge Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 133 Google reviews · Running trail in Bedford, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mianus River Gorge 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.
Large, old-growth forest nature preserve with miles of hiking trails, open Apr–Nov.
What runners say about Mianus River Gorge Preserve
“I also should mention that the restroom in the parking lot was clean and well kept.”
“Very scenic hike along the gorge, including some waterfalls.”
“Remarkably well marked and maintained trails, markings, parking, and latrines.”
Love this place second time going they created a new yellow trail. I hiked 6 miles here 😁 Went here on 9/11/23 another great day hiking my favorite place
A very nice low-key hike along the river. The trail was easy enough that my toddler was able to walk much of it unaided. Very well maintained and impeccably clean bathrooms at the trailhead.
One of the best hikes around this area. Free, but please donate to help preserve the park. Plenty of parking, bathrooms on site, maps available at the entrance. Easy hiking trails with lots to see!
Fantastic hiking. Well kept trails and gorgeous terrain. An absolute stunner. I followed the Green to Red and returned on the Blue trail. Really interesting how human intervention created two wildly different forests (Old/new Growth) within feet of each other.
Trail conditions & character
“An easy to moderate family hike with wonderful views of the Mianus River.”
“I also should mention that the restroom in the parking lot was clean and well kept.”
“I also should mention that the restroom in the parking lot was clean and well kept.”
“Remarkably well marked and maintained trails, markings, parking, and latrines.”
Plan your run at Mianus River Gorge Preserve
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitemianus.org
- Phone+1 914-234-3455
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 8:30 am–5 pm |
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