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Schunnemunk State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 450 Google reviews · Running trail in New Windsor, New York · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Schunnemunk State 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.
2,700-acre park with 8 marked trails totaling over 20 miles, running through mountains & glades.
What runners say about Schunnemunk State Park
“It's a beautiful hike, and you get some amazing views up top, but there are some pretty rough climbs at times.”
“Beautiful park with well marked trails and views on views!”
Great hike, but the trails need work between the two ridges. Hiking solo, you will need to know the trail routes pretty well to avoid getting lost, there are many unmarked paths, and the valley between the ridges is quite steep and rocky following the orange and white trails, along with the Long Path.
Great hilly rocky trails. Definitely get yourself ready for some leg work out. Bring yourself some great lunch to enjoy on top of the ridge over looking the valleys.
It is a well maintained trail with beautiful view. If you start with yellow and end with white, it would be about 3 hours slow hike.
Nice short hike to OCs tallest mtn. Some off season views, quasi-well maintained trails. Perfect day hike that gets you right to work (start at trestle and veer right to white trail. Bring bug spray, camera, and water.
Trail conditions & character
“It's a beautiful hike, and you get some amazing views up top, but there are some pretty rough climbs at times.”
“Just thought it was worth mentioning since everybody and their mother is a hiker now 🙄 both parking areas were so filled that you couldn't even get in.”
“I only went up until the trail markers split but was still a great, decently long hike.”
“One could get away with just sneakers however hiking boots/shoes always make for an easier and better time at any incline.”
Plan your run at Schunnemunk State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websiteparks.ny.gov
- Phone(845) 351-5907
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