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Water Hole Trail Head

4.6 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Running trail in Jamaica, New York · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Water Hole Trail Head'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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Open 24hQuiet

What runners say about Water Hole Trail Head

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (18 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“I hiked here one day from Richmond Hill to Woodhaven and really enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere.”

This was one of the coolest places I've ever walked through. I hiked here one day from Richmond Hill to Woodhaven and really enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere. It felt like I was in a whole other state. I don't remember ever feeling this kind of peace anywhere in NYC.

★★★★★ — Jonathan , Mar 2024

Great place to go hiking while in NYC...there is no water hole on this side of Woodhaven Blvd. You'll have to go to the West Side of Woodhaven for that.

★★★★★ — Daniel , May 2022

Breathtaking natural scenery. Long trails, very clean environment. Lots of birds and other animals such as raccoons. I recommend walking with a pair of binoculars.

★★★★★ — Claudine , May 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 18 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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“I hiked here one day from Richmond Hill to Woodhaven and really enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere.”

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Plan your run at Water Hole Trail Head

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Water Hole Trail Head

115-98 Park Ln S, Jamaica, NY 11418

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Running trails near Jamaica

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

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Hiking area with a variety of paths, including some that are kid-friendly, plus wildlife.

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Forest Park Blue Trail Head

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Victory Field

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Crushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

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Pat Dolan Trail

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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.