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Englewood Boat Basin

4.7 ★★★★★ 91 Google reviews · Running trail in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Englewood Boat Basin'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.

ScenicTrailhead parking

Park featuring a river, picnic tables, and a trail, suitable for families.

What runners say about Englewood Boat Basin

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (91 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful place to relax and take photos, tricky to get to but worth the drive”

Really nice place to visit! There's a narrow hiking trail, a small playground for kids, and lots of parking. Picnic tables are available and fishing is allowed here as far as I know. There's a really nice view of the city and a sandy beach area.

★★★★☆ — Maggie , May 2022

A regular destination for me and my paddle friends out of NYC. The beach at the north end is 8.73 miles from Manhattan Kayak Co. (next to Intrepid in Hell's Kitchen) on Pier 84 in Hudson River Park.

★★★★☆ — Davis , Jun 2021

A nice park, not a lot of playgrounds but there are area for fishing. I find this area is used mostly for biking, running, walking, and hiking. As a warning if you come here for those activities it is very hilly

★★★★☆ — Rob , Jul 2020

Good place for a walk along the river - it is usually windy so great to go on a hot day.

★★★★★ — Sergey , Jul 2024

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“Beautiful place to relax and take photos, tricky to get to but worth the drive”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“There's a narrow hiking trail, a small playground for kids, and lots of parking.”

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Plan your run at Englewood Boat Basin

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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 — reported by runners

Hours

Monday 6 am–9:30 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9:30 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9:30 pm
Thursday 6 am–9:30 pm
Friday 6 am–9:30 pm
Saturday 6 am–9:30 pm
Sunday 6 am–9:30 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 Englewood Boat Basin

Parking lot, Henry Hudson Dr, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632

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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.