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Five Mile Lock - D&R Canal State Park Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · Running trail in South Bound Brook, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Five Mile Lock - D&R Canal State Park 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.
Park with trails for hiking and biking, as well as opportunities for fishing.
What runners say about Five Mile Lock - D&R Canal State Park Trail
“This serene stretch offers a peaceful escape with flat, well-maintained paths perfect for biking, walking, and running.”
“The beautiful canal waters and lush greenery create a calming, scenic backdrop that changes with the seasons, making each visit unique and refreshing.”
“This serene stretch offers a peaceful escape with flat, well-maintained paths perfect for biking, walking, and running.”
First timer .. have heard a lot about this trail and tried it today. We loved it . Did a 10K run and the trail way was so even. Nicely made. Lots of them biking, running, dog walking, and fishing. Road was a bit wet in some spots because of rain yesterday. Please avoid if there is continuous rain overnight.
These trails are amazing! Great for however long of a walk you want to take.
Nice place to take a walk. The island has the canal on one side and the river on the other. I walked it in winter, it would be nice to come back in spring or fall.
Five miles from its northern terminus in New Brunswick, this continuation of the D&R Canal Trail is easily accessed via the lock.
Trail conditions & character
“The beautiful canal waters and lush greenery create a calming, scenic backdrop that changes with the seasons, making each visit unique and refreshing.”
“Great trail with easy access, parking lot is a bit small.”
“This serene stretch offers a peaceful escape with flat, well-maintained paths perfect for biking, walking, and running.”
“This serene stretch offers a peaceful escape with flat, well-maintained paths perfect for biking, walking, and running.”
Plan your run at Five Mile Lock - D&R Canal State Park Trail
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
- Websitedandrcanal.com
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–6 pm |
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