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Ontario Pathways, Stanley Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 71 Google reviews · Running trail in Stanley, New York · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Ontario Pathways, Stanley Trailhead'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.
Recreation area offering hiking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing, plus a Pooh-themed trail.
What runners say about Ontario Pathways, Stanley Trailhead
“Beautiful place to hike, I started at the southern end and had the trail to myself”
Very well maintained rails to trails path. Plenty of parking at this trailhead. The walk to the Great Stanley Bridge is worth the trip!
I can't give this beautiful trail anything less than 5 stars. However, keep in mind these things: -The trail is very rough in parts. I had a hybrid bike with a front suspension and it was fine. If I didn't have that front suspension it would have been pretty bumpy and not fun.
Lots of parking here. I'm 50+ years old but was delighted by the Winnie the Pooh story plaques all along this stretch. Whoever did that...THANK YOU! This is a great trail for those days when it's muddy everywhere else.
Location where the Canandaigua leg meets the Phelps leg of the Ontario Pathways trail. Good parking. Nice little shelter with case for trail notices. Will have Fairy Houses displayed June 1-July 31, 2020.
Trail conditions & character
“Also, tried two designated parking areas at trail heads and neither were plowed, still mired in snow two days after a snowfall.”
“Beautiful place to hike, I started at the southern end and had the trail to myself”
“Quiet walk, level surface, not usually many people”
Plan your run at Ontario Pathways, Stanley Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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
- Websiteontariopathways.org
- Phone+1 585-234-7722
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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