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NYS DEC Old Gick Parcel of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 64 Google reviews · Running trail in Saratoga Springs, New York · Dawn to dusk

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Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from NYS DEC Old Gick Parcel of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & 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.

ScenicFlat & fastTrailhead parkingMile markersQuiet

Preserve, boasting hiking trails, for viewing wildflowers, butterflies and other fauna.

What runners say about NYS DEC Old Gick Parcel of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (64 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Well maintained 1-1/2 mile circle, great spot.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“I think I missed the peak of the lupines recently, but had a beautiful little hike nevertheless.”

🪧 well-marked 2 mentions
🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“It's so peaceful we so the blue 🦋 last year one land on my sandle for 15 minutes n flue away”

Easy, flat walking trails on well cleared sandy paths. Great short hikes for families with small children. Semi shade with lots of ground flowers to view. Consistent road noise near the ends of the trail, but otherwise a relaxing stroll in nature.

★★★★☆ — M , May 2020

Always a nice walk. I think I missed the peak of the lupines recently, but had a beautiful little hike nevertheless. Easy terrain and some cool birds around here to keep an eye and an ear out for!

★★★★★ — Amanda , Jun 2018

Reliable trail but nothing spectacular. Often too busy for us because we have dogs in tow and there'll be half a dozen cars in the parking lot so we just keep going.

★★★★☆ — Danny , Dec 2020

Wild raspberries...wild strawberries and miles of secluded trails...great for the pups to run!

★★★★★ — Laura , Jul 2016

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“I think I missed the peak of the lupines recently, but had a beautiful little hike nevertheless.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“It's so peaceful we so the blue 🦋 last year one land on my sandle for 15 minutes n flue away”

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Flat & fast 3 mentions

“Easy terrain and some cool birds around here to keep an eye and an ear out for!”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Often too busy for us because we have dogs in tow and there'll be half a dozen cars in the parking lot so we just keep going.”

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📏 Mile markers 2 mentions

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Plan your run at NYS DEC Old Gick Parcel of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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
  • Websitewiltonpreserve.org
  • Phone(518) 450-0321
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8:30 PM
Friday 6 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday 6 AM–8:30 PM
Sunday 6 AM–8:30 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 NYS DEC Old Gick Parcel of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park

4402 NY-50, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

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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.