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Goffle Brook Park Pathway, West Of The Brook
4.6 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · Running trail in Hawthorne, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Goffle Brook Park Pathway, West Of The Brook'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.
Grassy outdoor space featuring picnic areas, a dog park and a playground.
What runners say about Goffle Brook Park Pathway, West Of The Brook
“They've done a beautiful job restoring it.”
Great place for a walk with your loved one, ride bike, fly your drone or kite & great park for your furry friends too.
Trail conditions & character
“I would have given 5 stars if visitors will care for the park and nature also, visitors to keep their dogs on a leash.”
Plan your run at Goffle Brook Park Pathway, West Of The Brook
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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
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