Home › New Jersey › Columbus › Arney's Mount Trailhead
Arney's Mount Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Running trail in Columbus, New Jersey · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Arney's Mount Trailhead'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.
What runners say about Arney's Mount Trailhead
“Everything seemed new and well maintained.”
“Beautiful walk, short two to three mile loop that passes through some small wooded areas and out across some open fields.”
Beautiful walk, short two to three mile loop that passes through some small wooded areas and out across some open fields. Very peaceful and joyful. Feels like gandalf is about to show up any minute.
Beautiful trail for both biking and hiking and there are plenty of benches to rest. Overall, a very well kept park. A great place to just enjoy the beauty of nature.
I love to run here. Very peaceful and a nice paved path. I haven't checked out any trails yet, but the paved path is a great place to run.
Stopped by to do a bit of troll hunting. Looks nice a nice hike. Might have to stop by again when I have time to do the whole trail.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful walk, short two to three mile loop that passes through some small wooded areas and out across some open fields.”
“4 mile loop mostly paved with no way to shorten it once your on the loop unless you turn around”
“Beautiful walk, short two to three mile loop that passes through some small wooded areas and out across some open fields.”
Plan your run at Arney's Mount Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Running trails near Columbus
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Arney's Mount Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
Scenic park with a 2-mile paved loop trail, suitable for walking, biking, and rollerblading.
Smithville Fields
4.7 ★★★★★ 91 reviews
Quiet park featuring a historic mansion and a floating bridge, as well as hiking trails.
Historic Smithville Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,039 reviews
Scenic park with hiking paths, picnic tables and a butterfly garden, plus a floating bridge.
Smith's Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 169 reviews
Nature haven, with playgrounds, picnic areas, a butterfly garden and hiking paths.
Historic Smithville District
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,162 reviews
Wooded lakefront park provides nature trails, fishing, a museum, visitor center & butterfly garden.
Buttonwood Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 80 reviews
Shady, family-friendly park featuring a playground as well as tennis and basketball courts.