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Woods Hollow Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 201 Google reviews · Running trail in Ballston Spa, New York · Posted hours

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Confirmed from Woods Hollow Nature 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyHillyTrailhead parkingMile markersQuiet

Low-key natural area with a large network of forested trails & a small pond with a fishing pier.

What runners say about Woods Hollow Nature Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (201 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“The lake is beautiful, we're definitely going to visit again with fishing poles.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“My family had a good time yesterday on these nice, quiet walking trails.”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

“It's an easy hike for most with only a couple of short climbs.”

Great little trail system for all ages. Not very challenging with terrain or elevation but fantastic hike. Only drawback is very poorly marked but almost impossible to get lost , just might pass the same tree a few times 😁

★★★★☆ — Joe , Sep 2021

Been here many times but whenever I try to go on the green trail I always get turned around...maybe it's just me but I feel like it needs to be better marked. Lots of ticks depending on the time of year. Lots of people with their dogs off leash, which I dont mind but I know some people do.

★★★★☆ — Kristin , Nov 2024

The trail is not long and it is really suitable for an afternoon walk. The pond is tranquil and one can fishing in the summer. I will try to get here at summer, it would be nice a place.

★★★★★ — Tony , Dec 2018

A nice, small network of trails with a little bit of elevation gain, but not enough to make much of a difference between these trails and completely flat trails.

★★★★☆ — Matthew , Jan 2025

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“Lots of people with their dogs off leash, which I dont mind but I know some people do.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“My family had a good time yesterday on these nice, quiet walking trails.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“The lake is beautiful, we're definitely going to visit again with fishing poles.”

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📏 Mile markers 4 mentions

“The trails are wide and generally well-maintained, however, the trail markers could be better.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“A nice, small network of trails with a little bit of elevation gain, but not enough to make much of a difference between these trails and completely flat trails.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“We only saw two other people while we were walking, only one other car in the parking lot.”

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Plan your run at Woods Hollow Nature 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.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitewoods-preserve.lany.io
  • Phone(518) 885-5711

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6 AM–9 PM

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 Woods Hollow Nature Preserve

226 Northline Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

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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.