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Capoolong Creek Trailhead Landsdown

4.6 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Running trail in Pittstown, New Jersey · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Capoolong Creek Trailhead Landsdown'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.

Natural surface

What runners say about Capoolong Creek Trailhead Landsdown

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (21 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“The Capoolong is a beautiful creek and runs through some of the most scenic parts of Hunterdon County.”

Nice local trail that until recently was little used. The Capoolong is a beautiful creek and runs through some of the most scenic parts of Hunterdon County. It’s hard to believe you are only 5 minutes from the highway. The trail head to the first Kingtown Road entrance is fairly well worn and marked.

★★★★★ — Michael , Dec 2020

Great for low-key hiking and strolling. Not much traffic compared to neighboring trails

★★★★★ — Ric , May 2020

One of the best creeks around. As others have mentioned, the trail can get quite muddy. Aside from that, it’s a great trail!

★★★★★ — Thibault , Jan 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 21 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.

🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 3 mentions

“As others have mentioned, the trail can get quite muddy.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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) 984-0547

Hours

Monday 8 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–8 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8 PM
Friday 6 AM–8 PM
Saturday 6 AM–8 PM
Sunday 6 AM–8 PM

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 Capoolong Creek Trailhead Landsdown

Capoolong Creek Wildlife Management Area, Pittstown, NJ 08867

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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.