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Plattsburgh City Beach
4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,314 Google reviews · Running trail in Plattsburgh, New York · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Plattsburgh City Beach yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Freshwater beach offering seasonal swimming areas & a nature trail, plus picnic tables & a dog park.
What runners say about Plattsburgh City Beach
“the beach is clean and well maintained, lots of picnic tables and BBQs available as well!”
“The beach was beautiful and because it faces east over the lake, you'll have good sun all day.”
“Beach is clean, peaceful, and perfect for a family picnic.”
The parking is big. We'll enough place for everyone. Not that expensive. You can buy a season pass. Clean sand. Not.many algua. You can walk a fair distance in the water with kids before it get deep. The water gets hot in the summer. Around 80. Good spot for familys
Love it here! So peaceful. This is the place to unwind and leave all your problems behind. Beautiful scenery. Nice calm clear water and bonus is it's shallow very far out so perfect for all ages without so much worry.
Very nice place, no shade on the beach but if you need some break from the sun you can go for a walk on that lovely little trail tht goes along. Though be aware the lake hassome heavy polution issues if you see blue/green algae on the beach, make sure to shower 2x when going home.
Trail conditions & character
“The beach was beautiful and because it faces east over the lake, you'll have good sun all day.”
“There is generally a parking fee of $13 for the day or you may apply for a pass for the season but when I went the parking was free.”
“Beach is clean, peaceful, and perfect for a family picnic.”
“In town for my guys work and wanted something to do with my dog, I wasn't disappointed.”
“The only downside is that the bathrooms and changing rooms aren't the cleanest but for 7$ of beachy peace for the day who is going to complain about that?”
Plan your run at Plattsburgh City Beach
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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitediscoverplattsburgh.com
- Phone(518) 563-7701
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