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Farny State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 163 Google reviews · Running trail in Rockaway, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Farny State Park'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.
This 589-acre tract of streams, forests & swamps offers nature viewing & hiking opportunities.
What runners say about Farny State Park
“The reservoir is gorgeous and you can do fishing or kayaking.”
“The trail is well marked , crosses interesting rock formations, a few streams, one has a rope installed the helps you cross a pretty deep stream.”
Moderate hiking place. The white trail leads to couple ponds and a huge reservoir. The reservoir is gorgeous and you can do fishing or kayaking. Best seasons - spring and fall
Farny SP partly encircles Splitrock Reservoir, itself a great place to explore by kayak. There is an extensive trail network, but only a few that can be linked for a circumnavigation of the reservoir. There are several sections of fairly substantial elevation changes. The trails are rocky and can certainly be tricky.
The trails around Split Rock reservoir have observation points with pretty views of the lake. The trail is well marked , crosses interesting rock formations, a few streams, one has a rope installed the helps you cross a pretty deep stream.
Cub scouts camped here Columbus day weekend. My son loved the trail leading down the beaver made lake. The campground has bathrooms and platforms for tents. A four person tent is the max you fit on the platform.
Trail conditions & character
“The trails around Split Rock reservoir have observation points with pretty views of the lake.”
“The path is rocky and includes up and down narrow passages, you will get a nice workout !”
“The trail is well marked , crosses interesting rock formations, a few streams, one has a rope installed the helps you cross a pretty deep stream.”
Plan your run at Farny State Park
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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitestate.nj.us
- Phone(973) 962-7031
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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