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Rowland Hollow Creek Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 46 Google reviews · Running trail in Saratoga Springs, New York · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 4 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Rowland Hollow Creek 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.
Nature preserve featuring kid-friendly trails and a pond, plus a sign-in book to keep track of hikers.
What runners say about Rowland Hollow Creek Preserve
“A perfect shaded trail to walk with my dog who is big with deep black fur.”
Quick little trails that loop around to different parts of the forest. Needed a little bit of maintenance when I went recently. Good for kids and to walk the dog. Not a busy trail, so you may have it all to yourself.
This trail had some interesting fallen trunks followed by marshy, squishy ground; dips in the trail where one is met with mud and slippery rocks and logs is a pattern here that boots are most suited for. Tall socks or pants and bug spray are a must.
Pleasant, level walking trails through this lovely 45 acre wooded preserve. Benches to take a seat and enjoy your surroundings. There were lots of Ebony Jewelwing damselflies out here. Some cool old trees along the path and colorful birdhouses in the trees! Bug spray is a must, I forgot mine!
This is a short trail that loops around and branches off in a few places. It's got good phone service throughout and isn't difficult to walk. For the most part it's just trees, but there's a few places where you can see the creek for some decent views.
Trail conditions & character
“Pleasant, level walking trails through this lovely 45 acre wooded preserve.”
“A perfect shaded trail to walk with my dog who is big with deep black fur.”
Plan your run at Rowland Hollow Creek Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- Distance4 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesaratogaplan.org
- Phone(518) 587-5554
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–9 PM |
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