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Otter Creek Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 91 Google reviews · Running trail in Mamaroneck, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Otter Creek 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.
What runners say about Otter Creek Preserve
“Small preserve but mighty beautiful preserve nestled in between private homes, and water body.”
“Serene, peaceful with rustling leaves falling in the glittering sun.”
This park is a hidden gem in Mamaroneck. It’s great for birdwatching and walking. The only problem is very limited parking and that dogs are allowed on the trails. Which dog lovers like but difficult for birdwatching. There is marshlands as well as woodlands which brings in a lot of wonderful like ospreys and herons
Beautiful short walk through what I think is a "marsh" – it's quiet with relatively few people, has a clear path to walk on, and includes some information / museum-esque signage along the way.
lovely walk along the marshland, then cross a road into the woods where a mother deer and 2 young came face to face with me. perfect fairytale! in a wealthy neighborhood, they graciously let you park on the road. the walk takes a leisurely hour.
Very wet this time of year, but beautiful and still full of many birds. Fun, short loop (1 mile) with varied vegetation. The native trees and shrubs that Westchester Land Trust planted in look like they are doing well.
Trail conditions & character
“Small preserve but mighty beautiful preserve nestled in between private homes, and water body.”
“Serene, peaceful with rustling leaves falling in the glittering sun.”
“Only three parking spots available before you enter the private road you have to walk on to get to the preserve's gate.”
“The only problem is very limited parking and that dogs are allowed on the trails.”
“The primitive boardwalk needs to be lengthened and enforced in different areas.”
Plan your run at Otter Creek Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewestchesterlandtrust.org
- Phone+1 914-234-6992
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–7 pm |
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