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Pleasant Valley Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Running trail in Syracuse, 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 Pleasant Valley Preserve 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.
What runners say about Pleasant Valley Preserve
“My dog Turkey and I saw snakes, beautiful birds, and insects- I love that by walking this trail I start in wild flowers then walk through wetlands to then end up in a forest.”
“Once past the overflow the trails were well marked and it was an enjoyable walk.”
“The trails offer the ability for a nice hike in peaceful woods.”
Lovely moderate trail, not too long. Welcome shade this time of the hot summer, with some easy to evade muddy patches (probably an issue in the fall). Pleasant scenery, quiet. Leashed dogs accepted. Sufficient signage
The trails offer the ability for a nice hike in peaceful woods. The elevation changes really get your heart going but are not to difficult to traverse. Whomever takes care of the trails does a good job. We were able to bring our children as well.
Easy, flat walking trails here. The one trail goes over a bridge, by a marsh, then up to a pond and beyond. I have been here twice and both times, as soon as we passed the pond, the deer flies were so thick we turned back. Through the grassland before the bridge, there are pathes cut through, so we took those.
They’ve made huge improvements to the parking area and the trails- I thought I loved it before but now I might have to call it perfect! My dog Turkey and I saw snakes, beautiful birds, and insects- I love that by walking this trail I start in wild flowers then walk through wetlands to then end up in a forest.
Trail conditions & character
“My dog Turkey and I saw snakes, beautiful birds, and insects- I love that by walking this trail I start in wild flowers then walk through wetlands to then end up in a forest.”
“My dog Turkey and I saw snakes, beautiful birds, and insects- I love that by walking this trail I start in wild flowers then walk through wetlands to then end up in a forest.”
“The trails offer the ability for a nice hike in peaceful woods.”
“Once past the overflow the trails were well marked and it was an enjoyable walk.”
“They’ve made huge improvements to the parking area and the trails- I thought I loved it before but now I might have to call it perfect!”
Plan your run at Pleasant Valley Preserve
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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecnylandtrust.org
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