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North Bethlehem Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 105 Google reviews · Running trail in Albany, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from North Bethlehem Park'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.
Outdoor option featuring mountain biking trails in the forest alongside a playground and picnic areas.
What runners say about North Bethlehem Park
“Great mountain bike trails, well planned out, well maintained with difficult features that are avoidable for beginners.”
“Great for all ages however this means the experience level varies greatly so you may have to be patient in the course.”
The thought and effort that has gone into the park is amazing. The mountain biking trails are a great place for beginners to learn. Some nice features for people more advanced. And it is ever changing.
This place is mostly for the bikers. There are many trails around which you can go. I went on a walk in the park. Surely you will see a lot of bikers there.
fantastic place to ride. great for all ages. they really pack a lot of trail into a small area. I ride here with my 10 yo son and we have a great time. nice little skills park too.
Small and challenging. Really nice trails. Fun jumps, obstacles, easy parking. Great for all ages however this means the experience level varies greatly so you may have to be patient in the course. Could use more direction markers as a lot of people go either way. I'm really not sure if it's one direction.
Trail conditions & character
“The parking lot is decently sized and there is a port o potty available.”
“They recently put in new wood chips, there are plenty of benches to sit and keep an eye on the kids, and there is a water fountain.”
Plan your run at North Bethlehem Park
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, water — reported by runners
- Websitetownofbethlehem.org
- Phone+1 518-439-4955
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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