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Pelton Pond - Fahnestock State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 144 Google reviews · Running trail in Hopewell Junction, New York · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
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- Loop distance
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- Shade
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- Access
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Confirmed from Pelton Pond - Fahnestock State Park'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.
Calm pond with short trails and picnic tables; a great spot for barbecues.
What runners say about Pelton Pond - Fahnestock State Park
“Reached Stillwater and looped back on very well kept trails (except for a large fallen tree).”
“Beautiful quiet hiking and fishing area perfect hike for younger kids as it's not that far and you still get the feeling of accomplishment for doing the whole thing”
“Beautiful quiet hiking and fishing area perfect hike for younger kids as it's not that far and you still get the feeling of accomplishment for doing the whole thing”
“Great place for an easy hike with little ones.”
Great place for an easy hike with little ones. Took our 5.5 year old and the loop took us about 1 hour. Plenty of places to sit and have lunch or a snack. Very peaceful and pretty.
A very peaceful, calm place to enjoy one day either for BBQ or hiking or even camping.
Very pretty Nature Trail, 1.5 miles, that meanders around the pond. Connecting trails for cross country skiers & snowshoes. Nice open lodge with 2 fireplaces that overlooks the pond. Lots of picnic tables & fire pits for BBQ. Large parking lot. Imagine it would get crowded in the summer.
Lovely place for a barbecue! We were in the area looking for a park that we could set up a grill and a park ranger told us to come here. It was a great idea and the whole family enjoyed immensely! There is a lake with a hiking park going all around, picnic tables with grills and fire pits nearby.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful quiet hiking and fishing area perfect hike for younger kids as it's not that far and you still get the feeling of accomplishment for doing the whole thing”
“You can also drive into the campground and there's a restroom inside there.”
“Beautiful quiet hiking and fishing area perfect hike for younger kids as it's not that far and you still get the feeling of accomplishment for doing the whole thing”
“Really beautiful simple loop around a magical pond!”
Plan your run at Pelton Pond - Fahnestock State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitedec.ny.gov
- Phone+1 845-225-7207
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