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Moreau Lake Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Running trail in Wilton, New York · Posted hours

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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Confirmed from Moreau Lake Beach'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.

Trailhead parking

What runners say about Moreau Lake Beach

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (18 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful lake frequented by locals, you won’t find many lake George tourists here.”

Beautiful lake frequented by locals, you won’t find many lake George tourists here. Life guard on duty, $8 parking fee, the parking lot has lots of shaded spots which is a plus. The shallow water area has tons of small fish, perfect for young kids. Beautiful and serene.

★★★★★ — Jennifer , Aug 2023

A beautiful quite lake. Great beach area for sand castles, and the lake is great for a paddle boars or kayak. There are pretty tight rules, leave your kites, Frisbee, and balls at home for ant beach play. There is a volleyball area off to the side and also a hiking trail to a great lookout area.

★★★★☆ — Holly , Jul 2023

Lovely experience, parking bbq and swimming facilities. Loads of benches for picnics. Walks around the lake. Cool in the forest area.

★★★★★ — Matthew , Aug 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 18 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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Life guard on duty, $8 parking fee, the parking lot has lots of shaded spots which is a plus.”

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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 — reported by runners

Hours

Monday 10 am–6 pm
Tuesday 10 am–6 pm
Wednesday 10 am–6 pm
Thursday 10 am–6 pm
Friday 10 am–6 pm
Saturday 10 am–6 pm
Sunday 10 am–6 pm

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 Moreau Lake Beach

67MP+3C, Wilton, NY 12831

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Running trails near Wilton

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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Western Ridge Trailhead- Moreau Lake State Park

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Hiking area suitable for kids featuring an overlook and the opportunity to see frogs.

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Big Bend Preserve- Moreau Lake State Park

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Hudson River Park

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Park featuring a playground, picnic tables, and tennis courts, plus a boat launch.

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Moreau Lake State Park Stone Wall Trail

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Hudson Pointe Nature Preserve

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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.