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Flat & Fast Running Trails in New York
New York has 173 trails with flat, fast terrain in this directory, across 123 cities and towns — Rochester, Queensbury, Saratoga Springs, Albany and 119 more. Gentle grades for tempo efforts, goal-pace long runs and steady miles.
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The High Line
4.7 ★★★★★ 67,544 reviews
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,539 reviews
Waterfalls, 3 sky lakes & 25 mi. of footpaths for hiking & biking, plus rock climbing.
Whirlpool State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,303 reviews
Scenic park overlooks Niagara Whirlpool, with gorge hikes, fishing, picnicking & kids' play areas.
Robert H. Treman State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,281 reviews
Gorge with scenic waterfalls & a stream-fed swimming hole ringed by hiking trails & camping areas.
Rockland Lake State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,207 reviews
Park with a massive swimming pool plus tennis courts, golf courses, trails, lake for fishing & more.
Hempstead Lake State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,199 reviews
Tranquil park with playgrounds, equestrian, biking & hiking trails & an old-school wooden carousel.
Avalon Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,541 reviews
Natural conservation area with 5 diverse habitats, abundant native flora & fauna & walking trails.
Chestnut Ridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,542 reviews
1,200-acre park known for scenic hilltop with city view & Eternal Flame Falls, a natural phenomenon.
Turning Point Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,476 reviews
Wooded acres with a waterfall, paved hiking & biking trails & a boardwalk over Genesee River.
Charles E. Burchfield Nature & Art Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,274 reviews
Park with a playground and trails, plus wading access to Buffalo Creek.
Sterling Forest State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,258 reviews
Dense, nearly pristine forest & small lakes over 21,935 acres, a wildlife habitat with recreation.
Corbett's Glen Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,247 reviews
Trails run by meadows, wetlands & waterfalls in this secluded park full of native birds & wildlife.
Fillmore Glen State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,213 reviews
In & around a gorge, this densely wooded park is a scenic destination for camping, hiking & fishing.
Falls View Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,184 reviews
Relaxed destination for viewing the cascading waters of the Mohawk River, plus walking trails.
Kaaterskill Wild Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 984 reviews
Rustic natural area with year-round activities, including camping, boating, hiking & snowmobiling.
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,009 reviews
3,473-acre preserve houses rare birds & plants, with trails, guided nature walks & river fishing.
Fahnestock State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 994 reviews
Public park with a swimming beach, plus campsites, hiking, cross-country skiing trails & more.
Hook Mountain State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 910 reviews
Large, undeveloped riverside park offering trails for hiking & biking, plus scenic overlooks.
Schodack Island State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 901 reviews
State park in the Hudson River, featuring trails, a kayak/canoe launch & a bird conservation area.
Channing H. Philbrick Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 810 reviews
Relaxed, scenic park featuring flowing rivers, streams, ponds and waterfalls.
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge
4.7 ★★★★★ 805 reviews
Nature reserve featuring a scenic river, oak-pine woodlands & wildlife, including deer & waterfowl.
Marine Park Salt Marsh Nature Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 771 reviews
Nature preserve with picnic tables, a public restroom, and a nature center, plus opportunities for hiking.
Suffern Bear Mountain Trail Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 654 reviews
Hiking area with a lake and multiple trails, plus a restroom.
Poets' Walk Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 619 reviews
Wooded park with trails (some of which can be steep or muddy), a rustic wooden gazebo and views of the Hudson River.
Trail View State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 636 reviews
This 400-acre park has 7+ miles of hiking & biking trails running through a variety of habitats.
John B. Austin Nature Trail, Lockport
4.8 ★★★★★ 591 reviews
Tranquil nature trails featuring a waterfall, an old-growth forest and a creek, as well as wildlife.
Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 529 reviews
Riverside nature preserve offering trails for hiking & skiing, plus fishing, hunting & birding.
Erie Canal Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 526 reviews
Greenway offering a network of walking paths along the historic Erie Canal, plus boat tours.
Cranberry Lake Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 487 reviews
Protected lake, forest & swamp containing varied habitat types & an educational nature center.
Falling Waters Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 482 reviews
Riverfront, day-use park with trails, grassy fields & a waterfall, plus remains of an old icehouse.
Audubon Community Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 440 reviews
Nature center featuring hiking trails and an eagle rehab facility.
Dater Mountain Nature Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 465 reviews
This expansive park features 31 lakes & 2 beaches, plus 2 campgrounds & over 200 miles of trails.
Pine Woods Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 479 reviews
Shady park featuring a playground, picnic shelters and a disc golf course.
Indian Ladder Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 400 reviews
State park with scenic views featuring marked trails and picnic areas.
Beacon Overlook
4.8 ★★★★★ 387 reviews
Popular trail featuring a fire tower at the summit, plus steep inclines.
Terrell River County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 392 reviews
Park offering wooded hiking trails with bay views, picnic tables, and a beach.
Greenport Conservation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 382 reviews
Spread over 625 acres, this conservation area preserves the area's varied natural landscape.
Swallow Hollow Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 372 reviews
Well-maintained trail loop featuring bridges, placards and wildlife spotting.
Tryon Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 346 reviews
Secluded city park known for its hiking & biking trails amid picturesque surroundings.
Rocky Point State Pine Barrens Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 349 reviews
This sprawling nature preserve offers hiking, biking & horseback riding, plus hunting & trapping.
East Rumbrook Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 339 reviews
Dog-friendly destination featuring separate fenced areas for big and small dogs, plus a ball field and tennis courts.
The Windham Path
4.8 ★★★★★ 316 reviews
Flat, family-friendly trail featuring a covered bridge, streams and lovely views.
Buttermilk Falls County Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 339 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking park featuring a loop trail, a waterfall, and views from the hilltop.
Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 294 reviews
Paved bike and walking trail with a waterfall and rock walls, plus friendly people.
Ashokan Rail Trail- Woodstock Dike Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 293 reviews
Bike-friendly trail along a reservoir with a mountain backdrop and foliage tunnels.
Graham Hills Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 300 reviews
Large wooded park featuring miles of hiking & mountain biking trails, picnic space & wildlife views.
Neversink Gorge Trails
4.7 ★★★★★ 291 reviews
Outdoor area featuring 3 waterfalls along the Neversink River, with hiking trails of varying difficulty.
Twin Lakes County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 291 reviews
This park's equestrian center offers riding lessons, year-round boarding space & miles of trails.
Lisha Kill Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 281 reviews
Nature preserve with 3 marked trails, plus scenic waterfalls and hiking routes.
Ruth Reynolds Glunt Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 269 reviews
Scenic nature preserve encompassing 2 bridge-connected islands, 1 with a lighthouse.
Reis Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 259 reviews
Park with a library, tennis courts, playground, picnic tables, and hiking trails.
Tillman Road Wildlife Management Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 261 reviews
Spacious park, offering hiking trails through swamps, marshes, fields, and woods.
Anchor Diamond Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 234 reviews
Relaxed area with well-maintained walking trails and bridges, along with picnic tables and benches.
Westmoreland Sanctuary
4.7 ★★★★★ 228 reviews
Wooded preserve featuring marked trails, plus a nature center and museum.
Breakneck Ridge Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 218 reviews
Popular hiking area featuring a rock scramble, plus marked trails (easy to challenging) with Hudson River views.
Canawaugus Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 235 reviews
Park with a creek for fishing, swimming and bridge-jumping.
Bronx River Pathway
4.7 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
Serene park traversed by the Bronx River with a waterfall.
Fellows Road Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 222 reviews
Large park featuring tennis courts, baseball fields and a playground.
Four Mile Creek Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 214 reviews
Well-marked hiking trails (some wet or narrow) along a creek, plus wooden bridges.
High Tor State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 217 reviews
Day park known for scenic hiking paths offering Hudson River views, plus a jumbo pool & picnic area.
Black River Running Trail Head
4.7 ★★★★★ 203 reviews
Serene space featuring a paved path for walking, running, biking and roller blading.
Town of Colonie Schuyler Flatts Cultural Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 204 reviews
Open park featuring a circular trail, grassy spaces and picnic areas, plus historical markers.
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 196 reviews
Relaxing, riverside trail for walking, running and cycling, spanning the Bronx to Brewster.
Zim Smith Trail Head
4.7 ★★★★★ 190 reviews
Hiking area with trails that pass by ponds and parks and offer views of wildlife.
Hurleyville Rail Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 185 reviews
Popular paved hiking and biking trail featuring benches and educational signage.
Great Flats Nature Trail
4.3 ★★★★☆ 189 reviews
Grass trail, boardwalks and woodsy paths winding past wetlands and a pine forest with wildlife, including birds, deer, rabbits, snakes and frogs.
River-to-Ridge Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 165 reviews
Dog-friendly, kid-friendly hiking and biking area with scenic views.
Arthur W. Butler Memorial Sanctuary
4.6 ★★★★★ 170 reviews
Rugged park of forests, streams & swamp that is a prime raptor migration viewing site, with trails.
Great Embankment
4.6 ★★★★★ 170 reviews
Park with a kids' playground, picnic tables, and soccer fields, plus canal views.
Wolfe Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 165 reviews
182-acre park featuring several miles of wooded hiking trails & a waterfall on Dorman Creek.
Rye Nature Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
Independent nonprofit with miles of hiking trails, a playground, and programs focused on environmental education.
Verkeerderkill Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 154 reviews
Family-friendly place for kids and dogs featuring trails, sports fields, pavilions and an ice rink.
Binghamton University Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 146 reviews
182-acre nature preserve with many bird species & a beaver pond, plus trails & a wooden foot bridge.
Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 142 reviews
Bike, rollerblade, and cross-country ski on this paved trail with scenic views.
Dutchess Rail Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 141 reviews
Paved trail (a former railway line) for cycling and hiking, with picnic tables, benches and river views.
Nine Mile Creek Aqueduct
4.7 ★★★★★ 140 reviews
Peaceful park featuring a restored aqueduct, plus hiking trails, and opportunities for fishing and jogging.
Colonie Town Park Trail Head
4.6 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
Path for biking, running and strolling alongside the Mohawk River.
Otsiningo Park North
4.6 ★★★★★ 136 reviews
Relaxed nature facility for dog walking, running and picknicking, featuring a dog park, soccer fields, volleyball courts and a playground.
Nyquist-Harcourt Wildlife Sanctuary
4.7 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
Wetland habitat featuring trails for hiking, wildlife watching, and berry picking.
Butternut Creek Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
Paved trail with an abandoned boardwalk that's kid-friendly, though noisy due to traffic.
Vestal Rail Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 128 reviews
Easy, level trail for hikers, cyclists, runners and dog walkers.
Rush Pond Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
Hiking trails for mountain biking and cross-country skiing, plus a pond.
Heritage Trail - Goshen
4.8 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
Paved hiking trail with scenic views, suitable for walking, biking, and dogs.
Heritage Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 115 reviews
Paved, flat rail trail through woods, fields and by ponds.
Normanskill Farm HikingTrail
4.5 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Peaceful area known for hiking and a dog park, along with a creek and golf course.
First Responders Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 123 reviews
Park featuring playgrounds and athletic fields, plus a disc golf course.
Arden Point and Glenclyffe
4.5 ★★★★★ 115 reviews
Scenic hiking area with well-marked trails, river views, and a train stop.
Hayes Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Family-friendly hiking venue featuring wooded paths with bridges and charming fairy houses.
Roosevelt Farm Lane Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
Wooded, 2-mile trail through forests and across hills, with benches.
Yorktown Community Dog Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
Large park with pens for big and small dogs, plus hiking trails for dogs.
Bog Meadow Brook Nature Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
Nature preserve featuring gravel trails, wetlands, and beaver dams, popular with hikers and dog owners.
Liberty Loop Trail/Appalachian National Scenic Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Hiking area allowing dogs where visitors can observe birds and butterflies.
Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary
4.8 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Park featuring well-maintained trails with creek views, wildflowers, and rock formations.
Thousand Acre Swamp
4.5 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Wildlife, insect; and serpent-heavy park, featuring hiking paths and boardwalks.
Kingston Point Rail Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
Easy walking path (with trolley rides available at some points) alongside a river and a lighthouse.
Sylvan Glen Park Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 89 reviews
Local and dog-friendly park featuring a few lakes, 8 miles of trails and an old quarry.
White Brook Nature Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
Wildlife featuring small trails and picnic spots amid a wooded area, creek and wetland.
Meadowbrook Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 89 reviews
Looping nature trails meandering through wooded areas and wetlands for walking. There's also a pier to view Halfway Creek.
Crawford Walking Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
Park featuring paved walking trails and a gazebo, suitable for families.
Mohonk Preserve West Trapps Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
Vast nature area featuring trails, waterfalls and rock-climbing spots.
Birdsong Park Nature Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
Level paths and boardwalks winding through woods and wetlands, with views of ponds.
Cayuga-Seneca Canal Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Kid-friendly and dog-friendly hiking area offering trails suitable for biking.
Ushers Road State Forest
4.3 ★★★★☆ 80 reviews
Quiet woodland hiking area featuring dog-friendly trails that run past mature trees.
Hempstead Harbor Woods Mountain Bike Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
Park with kid-friendly hiking trails and boulders.
Baxter Preserve- The Racetrack
4.8 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
Nature preserve offering open fields, meadows, and ponds for family-friendly hikes.
Ontario Pathways, Stanley Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
Recreation area offering hiking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing, plus a Pooh-themed trail.
Edgecliff Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 72 reviews
Park offering winding mountain biking and hiking trails along a clifftop, plus scenic views.
Winding Waters Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
Wildlife refuge featuring a peaceful riverside trail that's good for kids.
Eighteenmile Creek Conservation Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Scenic wilderness featuring waterfalls, hiking trails, a creek and 18-mile gorge.
Albert Family Community Forest
4.9 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
Nature-filled locale for hiking amid picnic tables, waterfalls and forests.
NYS DEC Old Gick Parcel of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
Preserve, boasting hiking trails, for viewing wildflowers, butterflies and other fauna.
Roy H Park Preserve - North (Short) Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Hiking and birding spot featuring a creek, woodlands and a boardwalk trail.
Fallbrook Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
Well-maintained. area geared to strolling and jogging, with benches and trees.
Overlook Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 54 reviews
Park offering picnic tables, kid-friendly hiking, trails, and views of the Hudson River.
Erie Canal Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 54 reviews
Peaceful park featuring trails for walking, biking, camping, fishing, and picnics.
John B. Staalesen Vanderheyden Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
Nature area with stream-side trails, geared toward casual hikes, dog walking and birding.
Woodcock Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 53 reviews
Nature area featuring peaceful trails and a dog-friendly hike.
Fuller Mountain Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
Hike featuring a lookout point, with rock ledges, deer sightings and parking.
Sherwood Fields Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 52 reviews
Nature preserve offering trails through forest and meadows for walking, jogging, and dog walking.
Kennedy Dells County Park Loop Hike
4.7 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
Wooded outdoor space featuring a fitness trail, various hiking trails and a waterfall.
Munter Hiking Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
Recreation site with a 2-mile trail that's popular for hiking, jogging, and early-morning walks.
Joseph B. Clarke Trail Head
4.6 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
Paved rail-trail that's well-maintained and good for walking or biking.
Tiffany Creek Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 47 reviews
Shady park featuring several trails, ranging from flat to hilly, for hiking and snowshoeing.
Brickyard Trail (North Entrance)
4.8 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
Compact hiking area featuring wooded sections and ponds as well as nature, wildflowers, and wildlife.
Clendon Brook Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
Wooded hiking trails (some steep) with a brook running through them.
Purple Trail . Albany Pine Bush Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
Buckhorn Island State Park Peninsula
4.6 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
Hiking, fishing and bird-watching park offering vistas of the river and falls.
The Brickyard Trail At The Sandra Frankel Nature Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
Manorhaven Preserve and Nature Trail
4.3 ★★★★☆ 23 reviews
Halfway Brook Trail Head
4.9 ★★★★★ 15 reviews
Oneida Rail Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
Auburn-Fleming Trail
3.9 ★★★★☆ 13 reviews
Kingston Midtown Linear Park
5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews
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