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Willie Wildlife Marsh
4.8 ★★★★★ 217 Google reviews · Running trail in Gloversville, New York · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 1.5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Willie Wildlife Marsh'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.
State park featuring a boardwalk trail through a peaceful forest with wildlife.
What runners say about Willie Wildlife Marsh
“Beautiful easy accessible trail even in the winter!”
“5 mile loop that is easy to navigate.”
“Just a really peaceful and serene hike, we'd love to visit again someday!”
“Beautiful spot for a short and easy walk.”
Explosions of bird calls from red shouldered hawks to blue jays executing their ideas&feelings pulled me from the road toward the south. Couple miles of well worn paths amid the bog, and many miles of unmarked shadowed trails snaking throughout fit for a rangers eye.
Beautiful trail, the loop was *very* muddy. There were afew small bogs where avoiding the mud was nearly impossible. Clearly well used, and with good reason!
Willie Wildlife Marsh is a nice short hike. The trail is most known for its boardwalks which go over and through the marsh. The best views on the trail are from the boardwalks. The hike is a 1.5 mile loop that is easy to navigate. Just follow the red markers. Parts of the trail are wheel chair accessible.
Went on mother's a few years back ... They transformed and fixed so many things. The bridges are beautiful (and safe). It's just a lovely trail to walk with your family, friends, or alone. Very peaceful and calming. I certainly suggest you take this nature trail as it is gorgeous.
Trail conditions & character
“The best views on the trail are from the boardwalks.”
“5 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Gloversville, New York that features a lake and is good for all skill levels.”
“Just a really peaceful and serene hike, we'd love to visit again someday!”
“I did see people today that were in wheelchairs they could get down to the bridges with not to much of a problem.”
“They were harassing geese and their goslings, not only by yelling and staying close to the babies, but also by letting their dog bark at the geese and not moving on.”
“After a decent rainstorm certain areas of the trail may be very muddy just to keep that in mind.”
“The parking is ample although I imagine the lot fills up on busy weekends.”
Plan your run at Willie Wildlife Marsh
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance1.5 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitedec.ny.gov
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 |
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