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Riverfront Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 207 Google reviews · Running trail in Albany, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Riverfront Preserve'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.
Riverfront park featuring an outdoor stage for concerts and festivals, as well as a bike trail along the Hudson River.
What runners say about Riverfront Preserve
“During summer they have free concerts, the bathrooms are clean, there's a booze barge next to the preserve, and the location is close to all the music and drinking venues downtown.”
“So, don't feel uncomfortable if somebody is looking at you, because what is coming next is a beautiful and friendly smile from ear to ear, followed by .”
Beautiful track to walk; especially if you happen to be in Downtown Albany. Snow is plowed in the winter and the path is salted. Plenty of place to park you vehicle 🚗. Scenic walk along the Hudson River. You can also rent a kayak from DEC in the summer.
This is a great place and atmosphere to do your walking, running, biking...rollerblading...we all share the space here...with one thing in mind; keep it moving!😊
Great place for hiking and biking 🚴♂️ the roads are very clean and well maintained.
It is still a good place for family hangout and it's free of cost. Friendly people, and aquatic activities, such as fishing, canoeing, kayaking, boating are making of this place the favorite spot for the residents of Albany and visitors as well.
Trail conditions & character
“So, don't feel uncomfortable if somebody is looking at you, because what is coming next is a beautiful and friendly smile from ear to ear, followed by .”
“During summer they have free concerts, the bathrooms are clean, there's a booze barge next to the preserve, and the location is close to all the music and drinking venues downtown.”
“The village does a good job maintaining it and it is rarely busy so nice place to sit and watch the boats or read a book”
Plan your run at Riverfront Preserve
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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Phone(518) 434-5075
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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