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Bradley Cove
4.6 ★★★★★ 588 Google reviews · Running trail in Asbury Park, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bradley Cove'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.
Relaxed sand stretch welcoming dogs during specific evening hours for swimming and socialization.
What runners say about Bradley Cove
“The beach is right next to restrooms and showers with a detachable shower head which was a nice touch when it came time to clean up and head back to the car.”
Great beach to let the dogs loose! Lots of dogs and friendly people. The boardwalk is right there too for a great ice cream or a coffee afterwards.
Trail conditions & character
“In summer months - dogs are allowed between 6 am and 8:30 am and this is when we visited.”
“We parked on the street but there is a closer parking lot right next to the beach, unsure if this paid or unpaid.”
“The beach is right next to restrooms and showers with a detachable shower head which was a nice touch when it came time to clean up and head back to the car.”
“The boardwalk is right there too for a great ice cream or a coffee afterwards.”
Plan your run at Bradley Cove
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | 6–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6–8 pm |
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