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Glen Rock Duck Pond

4.7 ★★★★★ 678 Google reviews · Running trail in Glen Rock, New Jersey · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
6 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Glen Rock Duck Pond'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.

Paved6 miOpen 24hShadedScenicRestroomsQuiet

Popular park featuring a pond for ducks and a playground for kids, along with a fountain and paths.

What runners say about Glen Rock Duck Pond

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (678 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“Beautiful well-kept park with all the amenities, parking, walking running trails, picnic tables, and all the things!”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Beautiful well-kept park with all the amenities, parking, walking running trails, picnic tables, and all the things!”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Peaceful and perfect for walk, run, or bike ride!”

Peaceful and perfect for walk, run, or bike ride!! You’ll love the fresh air, beautiful nature, and don’t forget to check out the cute turtles too!! 😎

★★★★★ — Geraldine , Jun 2025

Very quite park for walking , biking and getting some quality time with your family and yourself. There are plenty tables for picnic and I think you can do barbecue as well. I saw some people fishing so I am assuming you can go fishing here too. Not sure about the permit tho.

★★★★★ — Yasin , Aug 2023

A nice place to walk on the bike paths or around the duck pond itself! Nice little area that has a nice creek/river/waterfall that people fish in. Cozy and makes you feel close to nature. Quickly becoming one of my favorite places to go walking with the extended bike paths.

★★★★★ — Sarah , Jun 2020

Wonderful place to walk or ride bikes. Nice paved path along river and ponds. Plenty of shade, many benches to rest, and wildlife to watch.

★★★★★ — Carolorbill , Jul 2021

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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 9 mentions

“great place, views and very seren love both walking paths types paved and wooded my favorite place to take a break when riding my bike throughout the entire bike park system”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“great place, views and very seren love both walking paths types paved and wooded my favorite place to take a break when riding my bike throughout the entire bike park system”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“great place, views and very seren love both walking paths types paved and wooded my favorite place to take a break when riding my bike throughout the entire bike park system”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Peaceful and perfect for walk, run, or bike ride!”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Bathroom is well maintained and there is a playground for kids.”

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+) 2 mentions

“It also serves as one of the starting points for a very pleasant almost 6 mile long path alongside the Saddle Brook.”

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Plan your run at Glen Rock Duck Pond

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • Distance6 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteco.bergen.nj.us
  • Phone(201) 336-7275

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 Glen Rock Duck Pond

658 County Rte S79, Glen Rock, NJ 07452

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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.