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Sal J. Prezioso Mountain Lakes Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 219 Google reviews · Running trail in North Salem, New York · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Sal J. Prezioso Mountain Lakes 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.

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parkingMile markersQuiet

This park offers hiking & cross country skiing trails, a ropes course, camping shelters & cabins.

What runners say about Sal J. Prezioso Mountain Lakes Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (219 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 18 mentions

“In the spring when all the ice is gone you can hear most beautiful concerts of frogs 🐸 and birds 🐦 It's breathtaking 🥰”

🪧 well-marked 2 mentions

“The trail blazes are well marked.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“I'm sure it'll get much busier when people start camping there but today it was so quiet and nice.”

First time here and it was absolutely gorgeous. Lots of lashes and streams. Roads and trails are well maintained. I'm sure it'll get much busier when people start camping there but today it was so quiet and nice.

★★★★★ — Kitty , May 2021

Nice park but fishing access is very limited. Great place for a picnic with the family. Hiking is great but be wary of snakes.

★★★★★ — R , Jul 2018

Nice park, with beautiful lakes, campsites. Trails are easy. Many parking spots along the road in the park.

★★★★★ — Tanya , May 2022

It’s a beautiful setting to go anytime of the day. It has many trails and camping facilities . Beautiful look out point and gets very crowded on weekends. I like it on week days ...check before you go on their opening times .

★★★★★ — S. , Feb 2021

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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 23 mentions

“In the spring when all the ice is gone you can hear most beautiful concerts of frogs 🐸 and birds 🐦 It's breathtaking 🥰”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“I'm sure it'll get much busier when people start camping there but today it was so quiet and nice.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“There was also an air conditioned building with full kitchen/bathrooms.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“Many parking spots along the road in the park.”

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📏 Mile markers 2 mentions

“The trail blazes are well marked.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly

“Suitable for kids and dogs.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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Plan your run at Sal J. Prezioso Mountain Lakes Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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.
  • Websiteparks.westchestergov.com
  • Phone(914) 864-7312
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7:30 AM–4 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM–4 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM–4 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM–4 PM
Friday 7:30 AM–4 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM–4 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM–3 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Sal J. Prezioso Mountain Lakes Park

201 Hawley Rd, North Salem, NY 10560

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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.