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The Preserve at Vassar
4.7 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · Running trail in Poughkeepsie, New York · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from The Preserve at Vassar'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.
Trails, farm and gardens with bird-filled hiking paths and a beaver pond.
What runners say about The Preserve at Vassar
“It was a great walk, beautiful surroundings, clean, friendly people on the path.”
“It’s often muddy and has lots of hills but it’s a gorgeous hike and I’ve seen a lot of cool animals around.”
I’m a student at Vassar College and I go here as often as I can, usually every two weeks or so when the weather’s nice. It’s often muddy and has lots of hills but it’s a gorgeous hike and I’ve seen a lot of cool animals around.
Great place to take a walk. Parking can be limited at times, but you can choose to walk on their regular path, bike , or even take a walk through the woods. They have it laid out so you can see the difficulty in the trails.
Great time ripping around on the bike trails. No cost to enjoy. I saw a lot of people tending to their gardens which was fun to watch.
I had a relaxing walk to the beaver pond, got to see lots of birds 🐦 and looking forward to returning and exploring other trails!
Trail conditions & character
“It’s often muddy and has lots of hills but it’s a gorgeous hike and I’ve seen a lot of cool animals around.”
“Nice and quiet area to take a walk with your dogs”
“It’s often muddy and has lots of hills but it’s a gorgeous hike and I’ve seen a lot of cool animals around.”
Plan your run at The Preserve at Vassar
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitevassar.edu
- Phone(845) 437-7414
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–6 PM |
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