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Plum Point Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 361 Google reviews · Running trail in New Windsor, New York · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Plum Point Park 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.

ScenicRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Riverside park providing picnic tables, a playground, grills and a white gazebo.

What runners say about Plum Point Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (361 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“You get a great view of the Hudson River from Plum Point and there's even an easy trail that follows the water's edge.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“Beautiful place to have a picnic and have a great time with friends and family, calm water and nice view”

Love this spot. Great place to come hang out, whether you're just sitting, fishing or swimming... it's beautiful and will definitely be one of my main spots. Not the best area if you're looking for somewhere to really walk around though, mainly for lounging.

★★★★★ — Jt , Aug 2021

Plum Point Park has beautiful views of the Hudson River. The trails aren’t long. There are two parts to the park - New Windsor and Orange County each control part of the area. There is good parking, a playground, picnic tables and grills. The park is the site of earliest European settlement in Orange County.

★★★★☆ — Paul , Jan 2021

This is a nice park by the hudson river. The view is amazing. You can bbq, fish or hike. There is a side of park you have to book beforehand.

★★★★★ — K , Jul 2021

You get a great view of the Hudson River from Plum Point and there's even an easy trail that follows the water's edge.

★★★★★ — Tara , Jan 2023

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 29 mentions

“Me and my Son Have been coming here for Year's and Always Have a great time and View of the Hudson River and Valley are Amazing.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“You can enjoy the rugged mountain views and the calm water, which creates a serene environment.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Great water view, a small pavilion, and rental venue has a kitchen, bathrooms, & tables available.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“There is good parking, a playground, picnic tables and grills.”

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Plan your run at Plum Point 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
  • Websiteorangecountygov.com
  • Phone(845) 615-3830

Where to find Plum Point Park

Plum Point Park, New Windsor, NY 12553

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.