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Orange Heritage Trail, Hartley Road Crossing

4.8 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Running trail in Goshen, New York · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Orange Heritage Trail, Hartley Road Crossing'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.

PavedOpen 24hQuiet

What runners say about Orange Heritage Trail, Hartley Road Crossing

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (54 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Scenic peaceful and challenging we love the markers.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Scenic peaceful and challenging we love the markers.”

Loved this fully PAVED trail. Can get some decent distance in on this trail. No shortage of places to stop along the trail whether it be coffee or brews that you are looking for.

★★★★★ — Rose , Apr 2021

Gorgeous trail smooth like butter . Great for bird watchers, cycling, walking or jogging Dog friendly too.

★★★★★ — Christa , Apr 2024

Nice quiet part of the Heritage Trail. From Hatfield Lane to Mason's store and Beyond.

★★★★★ — Paul , Apr 2021

Just about the best free exercise in the county. Well utilized and appreciated by the public.Will expand another 5 miles or so to Middletown soon.Shows county and state commitment to a popular venue.

★★★★★ — William , May 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 54 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.

🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“It is now fully paved and extends to East Main Street in Middletown.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Scenic peaceful and challenging we love the markers.”

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Plan your run at Orange Heritage Trail, Hartley Road Crossing

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
  • 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.

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

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 Orange Heritage Trail, Hartley Road Crossing

99-113 Hartley Rd, Goshen, NY 10924

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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.