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Western Ridge Trailhead- Moreau Lake State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Running trail in Gansevoort, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Western Ridge Trailhead- Moreau Lake State 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.
Hiking area suitable for kids featuring an overlook and the opportunity to see frogs.
What runners say about Western Ridge Trailhead- Moreau Lake State Park
“About a mile of moderate "up" to a beautiful mixed forest of Beeches, Oaks, Hemlocks, and some White Pines, among others.”
“It's a well marked trail that will reward you with a nice view west of the Hudson and southern Adirondacks after about 2 miles.”
Nice system of trails. I recommend hiking the West Ridge trail (yellow). It's a well marked trail that will reward you with a nice view west of the Hudson and southern Adirondacks after about 2 miles.
We hiked the Baker and Ridge Run trails to the overlook. It was of moderate difficulty for me. I am 59 with some moderate health issues. I would do it, again, though. We made the mistake of trying to go down the Moreau Overlook trail. It was too steep, and we had to climb back up.
The trails are very well-marked. There is a map at the trailhead at Spier Falls road that shows all the trails. Nicely maintained. Wear your bug spray on the Ridge Run trail!
Great trail! About a mile of moderate "up" to a beautiful mixed forest of Beeches, Oaks, Hemlocks, and some White Pines, among others. Lots of upland waterways, vernal pools and wetlands to explore as you approach the top. The trail is well marked and great views across the Hudson River Valley abound.
Trail conditions & character
“We did a portion of the Western Ridge trail (yellow markers) and it took us about an hour and a half to get to the first overlook (pictured here).”
“also have done the yellow trail to the right-much steeper climb with several overlooks of the Hudson River.”
“Parking lot and trailhead are not visible from the road, and are minimally marked, so keep your eyes peeled as you approach.”
“We did a portion of the Western Ridge trail (yellow markers) and it took us about an hour and a half to get to the first overlook (pictured here).”
Plan your run at Western Ridge Trailhead- Moreau Lake State 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 — reported by runners
- Websiteparks.ny.gov
- Phone+1 518-793-0511
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
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