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Ulster Landing County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 178 Google reviews · Running trail in Saugerties, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Ulster Landing County 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.

ScenicRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Kid-friendly waterside venue for swimming, picnics and boat launching, along with hiking trails.

What runners say about Ulster Landing County Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (178 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Wonderful park and the picnic area, bathrooms, and soundings are clean and inviting.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Very shallow water, but a very scenic spot and not crowded.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“It's a Hidden Gem great place to go barbecue picnic and just have a good time with your family quiet area .”

This is a nice park by the river with a network of satisfying trails through the surrounding woods. What's so satisfying about the trails? Well, they wind by the river while the sun shines through the trees just so, creating a lovely dream-like atmosphere, and then you float off like an oversized butterfly.

★★★★☆ — Mattie , May 2019

This is truly a gem! It has a beach, a playground, and hiking trail! Also a big Pavillion overlooking the Hudson River for a picnic or party!

★★★★★ — Rachel , Aug 2023

The park is in a beautiful location with a beach with life guards in the summer, picnic areas, hiking trails that connect to Turkey Point Park, and a launch area for cartop boats and PWCs that's part of the quadricencennial water trail system.

★★★★☆ — Michael , Nov 2015

This is a great park for many reasons. First the it's right along the Hudson River, second there are many outdoor grills and picnic tables, third take a walk and find the waterfalls and fourth in the past month I've had at least bald eagles fly right over my head.

★★★★★ — John , Sep 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 11 mentions

“Nice trails through the woods with a couple of small bridges and waterfalls.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“It's a Hidden Gem great place to go barbecue picnic and just have a good time with your family quiet area .”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Wonderful park and the picnic area, bathrooms, and soundings are clean and inviting.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“There is also a boat launch, basketball courts in the upper parking lot and it is adjacent to the Turkey Point State Park.”

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Plan your run at Ulster Landing County Park

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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteulstercountyny.gov
  • Phone(845) 336-8484

Hours

Monday 7:30 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM–8 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM–8 PM
Friday 7:30 AM–8 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM–8 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM–8 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 Ulster Landing County Park

916 Ulster Landing Rd, Saugerties, NY 12477

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Running trails near Saugerties

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Turkey Point from Ulster Landing

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Tivoli Bays

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Ferncliff Forest

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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.