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Gene King Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Running trail in Basking Ridge, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 0.5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Gene King 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.
What runners say about Gene King Park
Gene King park is delightful forest hiking/walking path tucked away off of Washington Valley Road. The gravel lot has plenty of parking, and there is also a small picnic pavilion. The 0.5 mile loop trail is suitable for all ages.
Even with the rain from the day prior, they have wooden planks and downed trees to walk over some of the more wet spots. Short trail hike, about 1/2 mile, but you can go to the street to walk around sunset lake. Can bring the dog!
Trail conditions & character
“The gravel lot has plenty of parking, and there is also a small picnic pavilion.”
Plan your run at Gene King Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance0.5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websiteparks.bridgewaternj.gov
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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