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Moonbeams Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Running trail in Middletown, New York · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Moonbeams Preserve yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Small preserve featuring woodland trails for hiking and walking excursions, plus serene water views.
What runners say about Moonbeams Preserve
“Beautiful quiet space with a choice of a few trails.”
“It's a serene place to enjoy a peaceful walk and listen to the sounds of nature.”
“Easy, easy walking paths through first and pine grove.”
Fou d this preserve when we moved to New York. With all the grind that happens in the city, this is sort of our spiritual space, a way to connect to nature. Whether it is winter time or spring or summer, you will enjoy being in this space.
This is a great little walk that takes you from an open field to the forest. In the middle of the forest is the hidden and lost rail trail path. You have to climb a little to find it but it’s amazing to know that the train went through there.
Just love unpaved trails and this is no exception! Bring your booths hey. Neat path on the fields, magic vibes in autumn (watch out for the leaves on the ground) There’s a quaint bridge near the river and a convenient bench that overlooks the river itself.
It was nice. Pretty little walk and the river was lovely. Very small and simple. Great place to just have a nice walk
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful quiet space with a choice of a few trails.”
“It's a serene place to enjoy a peaceful walk and listen to the sounds of nature.”
Plan your run at Moonbeams Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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
- Websiteoclt.org
- Phone(845) 534-3690
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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