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Orra Phelps Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · Running trail in Wilton, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 200 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Orra Phelps Nature Preserve'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.
Wooded 1.5-mile trail system for serene hikes and reflective moments, plus wooden bridges.
What runners say about Orra Phelps Nature Preserve
“Beautiful, quiet walk in the woods by the stream.”
“The trails are easy to follow, well marked, and not to challenging.”
“The Orra Phelps Nature Preserve is a great place for a peaceful walk in the woods.”
One of the best "deep woods" walks (wouldn't call it a hike) available in the Wilton/lake Moreau area. In the spring and summer you can't take a single step without a frog or bird or crazy big mushroom catching your attention.
The trail splits almost immediately. I prefer the walk along the creek to the left. There's a steep-ish hill going down so be careful when the ground is wet. Those leaves get slippery. The right-side trail brings you more into a sandy pine forest. Parking is ample.
The Orra Phelps Nature Preserve was such a nice place to talk a walk during the fall with all of the trees changing colors and plenty of pretty colored leaves all about. There's a few streams going through the preserve and some bridges to get across. It was such a nice experience.
It was a great walk in the woods. Very pretty with all the streams. My dog, Willow, had a wonderful time sniffing around, especially for the chipmunks.😊
Trail conditions & character
“The Orra Phelps Nature Preserve is a great place for a peaceful walk in the woods.”
“Beautiful, quiet walk in the woods by the stream.”
“If you want to take a walk in the woods but not climb a mountain, this may be for you.”
“My dog, Willow, had a wonderful time sniffing around, especially for the chipmunks.”
“White trail markers lead to the blue trail markers which take you to along the creek.”
Plan your run at Orra Phelps Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance200 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesaratogaplan.org
- Phone(518) 587-5554
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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