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Saranac River Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in Plattsburgh, New York · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Saranac River Trail'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.
What runners say about Saranac River Trail
“This is a beautiful trail that takes you through Plattsburgh!”
“The Saranac River Trail is great place to bike, run, walk, skate or just walk your dog.”
Beautiful well maintained paved trail along the river. I did a 1.5 mile section, they are continuing to extend it. Runs through SUNY campus. Very pretty little run!!
Always close to the Saranac River, the sights and sounds of rippling water are soothing and inviting to the casual stroller, bicyclist or skater. The trail has just the right mixture of sun and shade, forest and meadow, to tickle any nature lover's fancy.
The Saranac River Trail is great place to bike, run, walk, skate or just walk your dog. The trail follows the Saranac River throughout Plattsburgh. I've spent many mornings walking the trail and getting a little outdoor time to relax.
Great little trail, oh by the way there are a lot of pictures that are actually from the Treadwell Mills Connector Trail! Have fun and enjoy those little things 😁
Trail conditions & character
“Very nice paved walkway through the SUNY campus, along the river.”
Plan your run at Saranac River Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- Websitesaranacrivertrail.org
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