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Schoharie Crossing -Yankee Hill Lock
4.8 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Running trail in Amsterdam, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Schoharie Crossing -Yankee Hill Lock'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.
Park, lock and historical landmark featuring ruins of the Erie Canal and hiking paths by a river and islands.
What runners say about Schoharie Crossing -Yankee Hill Lock
“Beautiful scenery and just a nice calm place to relax while bicycling the trail or just for a picnic or fishing.”
“Beautiful scenery and just a nice calm place to relax while bicycling the trail or just for a picnic or fishing.”
Nice area to just chill with a friend at the picnic tables or take a walk down the trail.
So beautiful here! I love walking here. It's so peaceful and full of nature!
As othre reviewers have noted, a walk through time. Easy access via bicycle or car. There are also kayaks available for rental.
This is such a wonderful place. It's like taking a walk back in time. Love the photos and information about what it was used for and what it looked like back when it was new. Just an amazing walk and adventure through time and history.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful scenery and just a nice calm place to relax while bicycling the trail or just for a picnic or fishing.”
Plan your run at Schoharie Crossing -Yankee Hill Lock
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
- Websiteparks.ny.gov
- Phone(518) 829-7516
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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