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Baldpate Mountain
4.6 ★★★★★ 349 Google reviews · Running trail in Titusville, New Jersey · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Baldpate Mountain'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.
Network of trails for hiking and mountain biking featuring varying difficulty, views, and a public restroom.
What runners say about Baldpate Mountain
“Just 45 minutes from Philadelphia, it's a great place to go out and be in nature and get to a beautiful and whimsical view without getting too exhausted.”
“It features easy trails around the overlook and main path.”
I really wanted to go hiking and in the area this mountain is not bad! I came on a Sunday in the late morning (~11am) and there was ample parking. We hiked about 6 miles and when we finished there were more cars in the parking lot but not super crowded or anything.
We did a bit of the blue trail from the Fiddler's Creek parking area and it was quite nice. We originally wanted to go to the Goat Hill Overlook area to enjoy views of the Delaware river, but when we arrived at that parking area. It was overflowing with cars and there was no parking.
Good mix of trails, from intense to leisurely. The red trail has some good climbs but can get really wet during the spring and fall, so take water resistant boots if that's what your doing.
It's a great place for hiking with trails appropriate for beginners and seasoned alike. From the hill above the Visitor's Center, you get a great view of the Delaware River and the rolling hills of Pennsylvania. There is parking at the center if you just want to see the view without the hike!
Trail conditions & character
“With the birds chirping, a steady path of a hike, amazing temperature along the way, even the drive to the parking lot for the hike was scenic.”
“Just 45 minutes from Philadelphia, it's a great place to go out and be in nature and get to a beautiful and whimsical view without getting too exhausted.”
“A good variety of trails with some elevation and nice view south from top of strawberry hill where you can see Philly skyscrapers on a clear day.”
“Also, one mile into the hike at the second parking lot, there was a portable Johnny, in case anyone needs to plan around it.”
“You can do out and back from parking lot to parking lot or make a loop with the side trails.”
“Views were ok in my opinion and trail is most wooded/shaded was some rocks here and there”
“Muddy in many spots the two times I have been there.”
Plan your run at Baldpate Mountain
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitemercercounty.org
- Phone+1 609-303-0700
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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