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Pratts Falls Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 965 Google reviews · Running trail in Manlius, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
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- Loop distance
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- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pratts Falls 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.
Hiking trails lead to a 137-foot waterfall at this scenic park with picnic spots & an archery range.
What runners say about Pratts Falls Park
“Trails are well maintained, steps are little steep and slippery with ice right now (end of December) but still worth the hike down.”
“This County Park is still under construction so not all trails are open, however what is open is beautiful.”
“Trails are wide and easy to follow.”
“For just a $2 donation it's a nice, large and quiet park.”
“Easy walk down to the lower part of the falls.”
The trail to the falls is really beautiful with a view of a giant gorge, however it is mostly steps. If you take the trailhead to the left of all of the other trails, you're able to twist and turn through a variety of paths, we hiked just shy of 6 miles and definitely didn't hit every path.
This park is well-maintained! Trails are wide and easy to follow. We stayed on the blue trail, which works out to be about 1.2 miles for the entire loop. The waterfall is incredible! Be aware there are several stairs to get to the falls, but totally worth it.
Wonderful waterfalls with short walk - but lot of stairs and I didn't really have the right shoes on, so a little tough. Wear good sneakers. Path leading in has a small pond with benches for sitting. Very peaceful visit, loved it.
This County Park is still under construction so not all trails are open, however what is open is beautiful. There are new stairs and stone covered trails to access stunning views of the falls, forest, and valley cut by the falls.
Trail conditions & character
“Wonderful waterfalls with short walk - but lot of stairs and I didn't really have the right shoes on, so a little tough.”
“For just a $2 donation it's a nice, large and quiet park.”
“Trails are well maintained, steps are little steep and slippery with ice right now (end of December) but still worth the hike down.”
“Lower falls trail is not handicapped accessible lots of steps.”
Plan your run at Pratts Falls Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- Websiteonondagacountyparks.com
- Phone+1 315-683-5550
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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