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Woodchuck Hill Field and Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Running trail in Fayetteville, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Woodchuck Hill Field and Forest Preserve'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.
Natural preserve with a trail looping through the woods and wetlands, plus fossil finds.
What runners say about Woodchuck Hill Field and Forest Preserve
“Beautiful, tranquil, but might as well be called little snake preserve cause there are always SO MANY popping up here and there.”
“Unfortunately trail markers just end, still easy to follow just disconcerting in fresh snow.”
Hiking the trails here was a fun time for all. Gentle grades bordered by beautiful ancient stone walls, I'm guessing probably built sometime during the Neolithic period. That's when we built things to last. Also, with all the room out here this place is highly recommended for all your activities; so much room.
Amazing little trail on the east side of Syracuse. Part of a land trust, the main trail is one loop near the parking area with an overlook of a small pond, connected westward by a single path to a secondary loop surrounding a larger pond.
This is such a good place to get out into nature. There are a couple trails. And if you look for it you will find a trail across the swamp, but cross at your own risk and wear the right shoes. The rocks here are a soft kind that hold so many detailed fossils and concretions.
Very nice easy well maintained trail. There is no real big main attraction its just a nice walk through the woods.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful, tranquil, but might as well be called little snake preserve cause there are always SO MANY popping up here and there.”
“Unfortunately trail markers just end, still easy to follow just disconcerting in fresh snow.”
Plan your run at Woodchuck Hill Field and Forest Preserve
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.
- Websitecnylandtrust.org
- Phone+1 315-575-8839
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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