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The Pine Hollow Arboretum

4.7 ★★★★★ 233 Google reviews · Running trail in Slingerlands, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from The Pine Hollow Arboretum'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.

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What runners say about The Pine Hollow Arboretum

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (233 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 11 mentions

“Beautiful oasis that provides a convenient way to connect with diverse nature from around the world, particularly trees.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 7 mentions

“Such a peaceful place to go and enjoy a nice nature walk.”

Beautiful tranquil piece of paradise. Lots of animals ( birds, ducks, turtles butterflies etc). Beautiful flowers love easy to walk tails. Definitely worth a visit.

★★★★★ — Shane , Oct 2022

Such a peaceful place to go and enjoy a nice nature walk. There’s a lot to see so be sure to take your time!

★★★★★ — Tony , Jun 2022

It's nice place if you're really into flora. There are a few tiny ponds on the property with a lot of frogs, but there is no boating or anything like that. There are at least two trails. There are a lot of benches and seating areas so don't worry about the distances. Some of the trails bring you to the property border.

★★★★☆ — Travis , Jun 2020

A lot of tree variations here, wish more of them had a description. Gorgeous and serene, with easy to navigate trails.

★★★★★ — Hugh , Jun 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 233 reviews →

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 11 mentions

“Beautiful oasis that provides a convenient way to connect with diverse nature from around the world, particularly trees.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 7 mentions

“Such a peaceful place to go and enjoy a nice nature walk.”

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Plan your run at The Pine Hollow Arboretum

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.
  • Websitepinehollowarboretum.org
  • Phone+1 518-992-2033

Hours

Monday 6:30 am–6:30 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am–6:30 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am–6:30 pm
Thursday 6:30 am–6:30 pm
Friday 6:30 am–6:30 pm
Saturday 6:30 am–6:30 pm
Sunday 6:30 am–6:30 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 The Pine Hollow Arboretum

34 Pine Hollow Rd, Slingerlands, NY 12159

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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.