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Autumn Hill Reservation
4.3 ★★★★☆ 56 Google reviews · Running trail in Princeton, New Jersey · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Autumn Hill Reservation'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.
Nature reserve with basic paths through a habitat of native geology, vegetation & woodland animals.
What runners say about Autumn Hill Reservation
“In dry conditions, though, it would be a beautiful trail to explore.”
“There are a lot of birds and is very peaceful and enjoyable.”
Very nice place to go for a walk in the woods. There are a lot of birds and is very peaceful and enjoyable. I went during early spring but would love to visit again in Autumn.
Interesting, desolate, little hike. Trails were longer than expected and diverse scenery. Has a bit of a creepy vibe at least in early Spring.
Too many flies and mosquitos. Use repellant before going. Paths are narrow. Lots of grass so looks like not many visitors. Also fallen tree blocks the path..
Another nice place to walk near Princeton. A full circuit took us about an hour. Lots of very muddy patches in winter, and in one place the path became a stream. Did not encounter any other people. They post maps and trail intersections, but there is no indication where you are on the map, so they're not very useful.
Trail conditions & character
“In dry conditions, though, it would be a beautiful trail to explore.”
“There are a lot of birds and is very peaceful and enjoyable.”
“Lots of very muddy patches in winter, and in one place the path became a stream.”
Plan your run at Autumn Hill Reservation
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- Phone(609) 921-9480
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 |
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