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Orange Heritage Trail Harriman Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · Running trail in Harriman, New York · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 19.5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Orange Heritage Trail Harriman 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.
Paved nature trail passing through wooded areas and towns.
What runners say about Orange Heritage Trail Harriman Trailhead
“Great walking trail clean, bike stations in working order plenty of garbage cans and benches.”
“Beautiful trail rail, running between wetlands and streams and lakes.”
“This is straight and full of shade no up or down hilll .”
Hands down one of the best features of living in Orange County. I can enjoy the trail with family or alone. It’s FREE! It’s beautiful and because it’s nature it’s always changing. See something different every time I set out on an adventure. You completely set the tone of how much you want to do.
Good location to access the trail. Small parking lot with a portable toilet available. A short paved walkway leads to the actual start of the trail. There is a bike repair station at the actual start of the trail. Easy access to Mary Harriman Park.
Great walking trail clean, bike stations in working order plenty of garbage cans and benches.
This is a great trail, well maintained, great signage, and portable toilets along the route. I started at this location and rode my road bike all the way west to Middletown. Everyone was friendly and respectful of the trail rules.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful trail rail, running between wetlands and streams and lakes.”
“A short paved walkway leads to the actual start of the trail.”
“There are a few parking lots and entry points along the way.”
“Goes through wooded areas and also behind houses and businesses.”
“This is a great trail, well maintained, great signage, and portable toilets along the route.”
“It’s beautiful it’s so relaxing so clean so peaceful.”
“If you love biking, this is the place to begin with total 35 mile bike hike starting from Middletown all the way to Harriman.”
Plan your run at Orange Heritage Trail Harriman Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance19.5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteorangecountygov.com
- Phone+1 845-615-3830
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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