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Peck Hill State Forest

5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Running trail in Gloversville, New York · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface: Boardwalk
Distance: Not reported
Shape: Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Access: Not reported

Confirmed from Peck Hill State Forest'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.

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Boardwalk

What runners say about Peck Hill State Forest

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (3 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Feb 6, 2023 Stumbled upon this trail system at dusk about a week ago..:so i made a point to return today to try this trail system out! I am very impressed! This place is really nice…I think me & my dog, Odin, may have walked the entire perimeter!

★★★★★ — Heather , Feb 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 3 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.

🪵 Boardwalk

“Trails are well maintained, boardwalk around the marsh it excellent”

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The practical stuff

AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
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.
Websitedec.ny.gov
Phone(518) 863-4545

Where to find Peck Hill State Forest

220 Willie Rd, Gloversville, NY 12078

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Running trails near Gloversville

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Willie Wildlife Marsh

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1.5 miLoopMixedScenic

State park featuring a boardwalk trail through a peaceful forest with wildlife.

1.4 miles away

Wohlfarths Pond

4.1 ★★★★☆ 135 reviews

Gloversville, NY

Scenic

Quaint park featuring a playground, a fishing pond and grills.

3.6 miles away