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Verkeerderkill Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 154 Google reviews · Running trail in Pine Bush, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Verkeerderkill 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.
Family-friendly place for kids and dogs featuring trails, sports fields, pavilions and an ice rink.
What runners say about Verkeerderkill Park
“There were definitely muddy spots and a few standing puddles, but the trail is very well maintained, especially considering it is right after winter.”
“What an awesome time I had not only with my best friend but such a beautiful park.”
“Lots of trees for shade and picnic table to sit and relax while the kids have a great time!”
“Family friendly park with playground, sports fields, and pavilions.”
Family friendly park with playground, sports fields, and pavilions. Bathrooms onsite. Nice trails for walking. Lots of roots on the trails though, so watch your step. Mostly flat with one area having some incline. The trail eventually takes you to a small river with a bench to sit and enjoy the sound of the water.
The park is very well maintained. Picnic areas are available and there are two soccer fields, a full court basketball court, and a baseball/softball field available. In addition there are several hiking trails through wooded areas. The park is dog friendly and a great place to take your pet out for an adventure.
My girlfriend at the time took me to this park as I am new to the area. We road our mountain bikes around the spacious fields and thru the wooded trails. What an awesome time I had not only with my best friend but such a beautiful park. Clean, picnic areas, also ball fields for soccer and baseball.
Awesome ice rink in the winter time *weather permitting of course. The trails for walking are nice and makes you feel like your out in the woods away from it all. Nice playground for the kids and they even have BBQ pits to use. Nice soccer field and baseball field to use as well.
Trail conditions & character
“A few flakes fell from the sky as we walked out dogs through the trail and then around the field.”
“There was a man there with his young boxer on a long line, but the only other people we saw were men stopping by in work trucks (PSEG, etc) to use the bathroom.”
“Lots of trees for shade and picnic table to sit and relax while the kids have a great time!”
“There were definitely muddy spots and a few standing puddles, but the trail is very well maintained, especially considering it is right after winter.”
Plan your run at Verkeerderkill Park
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteshawangunk.org
- Phone(845) 895-2611
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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