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Emerson Woods Trail

4.3 ★★★★☆ 26 Google reviews · Running trail in Emerson, New Jersey · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Emerson Woods Trail'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.

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Open 24hMile markers

What runners say about Emerson Woods Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (26 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🪧 well-marked 3 mentions

“The trails are well marked and very manageable especially for those looking for a nice stroll.”

I always enjoy walking here. The trails are well marked and very manageable especially for those looking for a nice stroll. Totally worth the visit

★★★★★ — Brian , Sep 2022

Small but enjoyable hiking. Mostly flat terrain, easy to navigate. Plenty of wildlife!

★★★★☆ — Glenn , Jul 2023

Nice walk through woods, however we never found the "loop" and ended up backtracking and trapsing off trail to get back to our car. A map of the trail or a few more signs would be good.

★★★★☆ — Elaine , Oct 2022

Tranquil and verdant park. The trails are not well marked, but I hardly see anyone else walking here.

★★★★★ — Kryztian , Jul 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 26 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.

📏 Mile markers 2 mentions

“The trails are well marked and very manageable especially for those looking for a nice stroll.”

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Plan your run at Emerson Woods Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.

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 Emerson Woods Trail

Emerson Woods, 333 Main St, Emerson, NJ 07630

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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.