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Allamuchy Mountain State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 820 Google reviews · Running trail in Stanhope, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Allamuchy Mountain State Park'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.
Sprawling park with trails for hiking & mountain biking, plus fishing, boating & mountain climbing.
What runners say about Allamuchy Mountain State Park
“However, it was a beautiful, quiet hike with lots to see that made for an amazing adventure and will visit again someday to give it another try.”
“8 miles, well marked trail with very few spots to climb up the rocks.”
“However, it was a beautiful, quiet hike with lots to see that made for an amazing adventure and will visit again someday to give it another try.”
A great trail that had its challenging moments. I took a mix of the ranger trail and teal trail up, and then went down on the yellow and white trail. The view was worth it and so were the pictures. My pup was a fan as well and it was easy enough for him to go through
If your looking for true hiking, look no further. Be sure to find a detailed map. Some trails are not easy. Be careful of the wild life. I walked up on a snake
The trails here are NOT marked well at all. They interloop with each other and it's easy to get turned around or onto the wrong trail. However, it was a beautiful, quiet hike with lots to see that made for an amazing adventure and will visit again someday to give it another try.
The blue trail is 0.8 miles, well marked trail with very few spots to climb up the rocks. Nice view from the summit! Highly recommend good shoes, especially during the fall season as the leaves get slippery to walk on!
Trail conditions & character
“However, it was a beautiful, quiet hike with lots to see that made for an amazing adventure and will visit again someday to give it another try.”
“However, it was a beautiful, quiet hike with lots to see that made for an amazing adventure and will visit again someday to give it another try.”
“The trails were rocky and lots up and downhill but it was all worth it.”
“Great place to hike, climb and enjoy the stillness and serinity of being in the woods and completely 100% present in the moment-such a blessing”
“Nice Sussex Branch Trail walk this morning, relatively flat and clear trail with lakes, ponds and smaller off-shoot trails.”
Plan your run at Allamuchy Mountain State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- Websitenjparksandforests.org
- Phone(908) 852-3790
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–7 PM |
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