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The best running trails in New York

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Running in New York is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in New York—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 17, 2025

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1. Bethesda Fountain and Terrace loop from Central Park North–110th Street

13.7km

01:26

80m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Bethesda Fountain and Terrace loop from 66th Street–Lincoln Center

16.7km

01:45

110m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Long Beach Boardwalk — Long Beach, New York

6.95km

00:43

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Prospect Park Loop

8.47km

00:54

50m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Hempstead Lake State Park loop — West Hempstead, New York

5.57km

00:35

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail — Albany to Voorheesville

28.9km

03:08

120m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Undercliff & Overcliff Carriage Roads loop — Mohonk Preserve

8.34km

01:03

140m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Van Cortlandt Park Loop

13.2km

01:31

140m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Fuhrmann Greenway — Buffalo

14.9km

01:34

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Delaware Park loop — Buffalo

5.68km

00:35

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in New York

1. Bethesda Fountain and Terrace loop from Central Park North–110th Street

2. Bethesda Fountain and Terrace loop from 66th Street–Lincoln Center

3. Long Beach Boardwalk — Long Beach, New York

4. Prospect Park Loop

5. Hempstead Lake State Park loop — West Hempstead, New York

6. Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail — Albany to Voorheesville

7. Undercliff & Overcliff Carriage Roads loop — Mohonk Preserve

8. Van Cortlandt Park Loop

9. Fuhrmann Greenway — Buffalo

10. Delaware Park loop — Buffalo

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