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Wilderness Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 165 Google reviews · Running trail in Utica, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Wilderness 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.
Public park offering a basketball court, children's playground, picnic facilities, trails, and a pavilion.
What runners say about Wilderness Park
“Lovely scenery, well maintained and quiet place to take a dog or just a peaceful walk.”
“In AM we were the only ones there (obvious due to no other cars or footprints)…so peaceful and with the light snow falling…it was absolutely BEAUTIFUL!”
“In AM we were the only ones there (obvious due to no other cars or footprints)…so peaceful and with the light snow falling…it was absolutely BEAUTIFUL!”
Great well kept trails ! My first time here and I loved it . Easy for me to hike since Im near 80 yrs old
A VERY COZY PARK CAW CAW NOT TOO MANY PEOPLE AT ALL, DUE TO THE WEIRD LOCATION CAW CAW Trails are about 3 miles in size. Perfect amount if you ask me, also saw a cute goth girl. That's always a plus caw caw.
You walked our doggies on a nice little trail through. Lots of interesting point life. Very comfortable open trails.
March 2,2022 Today My dog, Odin and I hiked at Wilderness Park in Deerfield NY! If you’ve never tried this park, you simply must!! We went here twice today…late AM and early PM… VERY NICE PLACE!! ….
Trail conditions & character
“In AM we were the only ones there (obvious due to no other cars or footprints)…so peaceful and with the light snow falling…it was absolutely BEAUTIFUL!”
“In AM we were the only ones there (obvious due to no other cars or footprints)…so peaceful and with the light snow falling…it was absolutely BEAUTIFUL!”
“Lovely scenery, well maintained and quiet place to take a dog or just a peaceful walk.”
Plan your run at Wilderness 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitetownofdeerfield.org
- Phone+1 315-724-0413 ext. 250
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–5:30 pm |
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