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Shindagin Hollow State Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 141 Google reviews · Running trail in Brooktondale, New York · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 6 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Shindagin Hollow State Forest'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 Shindagin Hollow State Forest
“Big drops ( not for small adventurers ) beautiful and quiet”
Hiked about a 6 mile loop with my Labrador, we had a blast. Trail was challenging at times but nothing too wild. The forest is beautiful. Can't wait to go back and check out the other trails.
Unique old school mountain bike trail network. I drove from Minnesota and rode them after a very wet week. Being old school trails, they're fine to ride after a half day of sunshine.
i have just been here twice since my recent move to the area...once in the mist and gray before snow and then hiked through today with a wonderful hiking partner... what a beautiful and still and powerful place..
These woods are truly lovely, dark and deep for mountain biking. The are 2 main trails. The trail was soaked the day I was there, so not much fun. It all appears to be single track and would be fun on a drier day or with a fat tire. I had the trail I was on to myself so I did like that.
Trail conditions & character
“Tons of roots and rocks and tough slogs uphill but a great workout and you’ll b smiling From ear to ear if u like adventure”
“Big drops ( not for small adventurers ) beautiful and quiet”
“You can easily stitch a few together to get in rides over 10 miles that would take 2-3 hours depending on skill set.”
“There is a good sized parking lot and it also appears to be mountain bike friendly.”
Plan your run at Shindagin Hollow State Forest
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance6 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitedec.ny.gov
- Phone(607) 753-3095
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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