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Hacklebarney State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,873 Google reviews · Running trail in Long Valley, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hacklebarney 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.
1200-acre park hosting a fish-stocked river, hiking-only trails & hunting on 600 acres.
What runners say about Hacklebarney State Park
“The park is very family-friendly — not too crowded, clean, and with plenty of spots to stop for photos or just enjoy the peaceful surroundings.”
“Hacklebarney is a beautiful state park with the Lamington River and Trout Brook lining the beautiful natural walkways that make this park perfect.”
“The trails are well-shaded, making it perfect for an afternoon hike, and the sound of the Black River running alongside you is so calming.”
“They also like the well-marked trails.”
“The park is very family-friendly — not too crowded, clean, and with plenty of spots to stop for photos or just enjoy the peaceful surroundings.”
Pretty nice park with plenty of trails and routes to try. The waterside trail is calming and has tables alongside it if you ever wanted to bring your lunch. The trails are welcome to pets and the parking lot is big enough to accommodate a busy day. Definitely recommend! It's a nice walk during all seasons.
I might as well start reviewing my hikes since I'm always going on them! Hacklebarney is a beautiful state park with the Lamington River and Trout Brook lining the beautiful natural walkways that make this park perfect.
We love this park to hike with our kids. The first half of the river trail is easy and stroller friendly. The second, not so much, as it’s very rocky. There’s a playground at the park. Waterfalls, Greenery along my entire hike. Love it.
Nice beautiful park with a river but could be packed and busy on weekends. The trails are fairly easy in my opinion. The paths are literally covered in leaves!! So cool....however, be careful because it could be slippery and hide any uneven roads and prone to tripping. Plenty of picnic tables as well.
Trail conditions & character
“Hacklebarney is a beautiful state park with the Lamington River and Trout Brook lining the beautiful natural walkways that make this park perfect.”
“Nice trails, today insee a new restroom under construction which will be nice, glad to see some investment into facilities here.”
“You can go for a walk on groomed paths or hike up some great rocky trails.”
“The trails are well-shaded, making it perfect for an afternoon hike, and the sound of the Black River running alongside you is so calming.”
“The trails are welcome to pets and the parking lot is big enough to accommodate a busy day.”
“The park is very family-friendly — not too crowded, clean, and with plenty of spots to stop for photos or just enjoy the peaceful surroundings.”
Plan your run at Hacklebarney 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitenj.gov
- Phone(908) 638-8572
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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