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Bedminster Hike & Bike Trail (South End)

4.2 ★★★★☆ 5 Google reviews · Running trail in Bedminster, New Jersey · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
53 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Bedminster Hike & Bike Trail (South End)'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.

Mixed53 miOpen 24hDog-friendlyStroller / ADA

What runners say about Bedminster Hike & Bike Trail (South End)

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (5 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

This is a favorite walking trail for us - it has sections by the river where my dog likes to swim. The whole trail is a 7 mile figure of eight loop, with the center at River Road park.

★★★★★ — Amal , Nov 2023

Even though the path is near the highway (and you do hear the noise of the traffic) it is a beautiful peaceful walk. Such a great use of wetlands giving space back to the wildlife.

★★★★★ — David , Nov 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 5 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 2 mentions

“This is a favorite walking trail for us - it has sections by the river where my dog likes to swim.”

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)

“The whole trail is a 7 mile figure of eight loop, with the center at River Road park.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Bedminster Hike & Bike Trail (South End)

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • Distance53 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitebedminster.us
  • Social Facebook

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Bedminster Hike & Bike Trail (South End)

1989 Burnt Mills Rd #1975, Bedminster, NJ 07921

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Running trails near Bedminster

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Bedminster Hike and Bikeway

4.4 ★★★★☆ 57 reviews

Bedminster, NJ

53 miMixedShadedScenic

Scenic, paved trail for hiking and walking along a river, with playgrounds, bike jumps and a rope swing.

under a mile away

River Road Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 247 reviews

Bedminster, NJ

PavedScenicDog-friendly

under a mile away

Gene King Park

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0.5 mi

1.6 miles away

Harry Dunham Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 69 reviews

Basking Ridge, NJ

Mixed

Green space with a paved walking trail, a disc golf course and a playground plus picnic spots.

3.1 miles away

Mountain Park

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Basking Ridge, NJ

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Baseball, softball, soccer & lacrosse fields in an open recreational area, plus jogging trails.

4.2 miles away

Pleasant Valley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 546 reviews

Basking Ridge, NJ

PavedDog-friendly

Green space with a playground, shelters, athletic facilities, a fishing pond, a pool & a theater.

4.5 miles away

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.