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Two Rivers State Park Recreation Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ 103 Google reviews · Running trail in Waverly, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Two Rivers State Park Recreation Area'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.

Natural surfaceDog-friendlyRestroomsMile markers

Wooded spot for hiking and biking trails plus picnic areas.

What runners say about Two Rivers State Park Recreation Area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (103 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Love it here ,my wife and I enjoy foraging these here woods ,trails are clear and clean.”

🪧 well-marked 6 mentions

“There are some areas where the trails are not clearly marked; there are 3 and you may end up on a different one than you intended.”

Great hiking, biking, trails . They are well marked and well maintained. There is multiple rivers/streams and two lakes as well. It is great for dogs and bird looking. Very unique park!

★★★★★ — Rudy , Jan 2021

Nice long trails through wilderness, easy-moderate climb with good footing. 40' spillway from reservoir is pretty. Good place for a large picnic.

★★★★☆ — Robert , Feb 2017

Great place to walk close to home. We live in Gillett and have driven to Watkins, Ithaca and the Penn Grand Canyon to hike. We didn't know this was in our backyard. Three nice trails with rustic but convenient bathrooms at the trail head. Dogs are welcome on a 6 ft. leash.

★★★★★ — Elaine , Sep 2021

Awesome Park to visit if in the area. Tons of trails and very scenic around the old reservoirs. Nice tennis courts and Picnic areas with a few pavilions. You can Hike or mountain bike on the trails.

★★★★★ — Brian , Jul 2017

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 9 mentions

“It is great for dogs and bird looking.”

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📏 Mile markers 4 mentions

“Well marked trails on the map, several other unmarked trails not shown on the map.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“A bit muddy in spots but a nice hike!”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Three nice trails with rustic but convenient bathrooms at the trail head.”

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Plan your run at Two Rivers State Park Recreation Area

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteparks.ny.gov
  • Phone(607) 732-6287

Hours

Monday 6 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–6 PM
Thursday 6 AM–6 PM
Friday 6 AM–6 PM
Saturday 6 AM–6 PM
Sunday 6 AM–6 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 Two Rivers State Park Recreation Area

Banzhoff Rd, Waverly, NY 14892

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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.