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Hawk Rise Sanctuary
4.4 ★★★★☆ 327 Google reviews · Running trail in Linden, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hawk Rise Sanctuary'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.
Quiet wildlife preserve featuring wetlands, trails and boardwalks.
What runners say about Hawk Rise Sanctuary
“The trails are peaceful, clean, and surrounded by beautiful nature—ideal for walking, relaxing, or just clearing your mind.”
“The trails are peaceful, clean, and surrounded by beautiful nature—ideal for walking, relaxing, or just clearing your mind.”
“Nice and easy walk but not dogs allowed 😞😞”
Definitely nice place for hiking . Loop type trails that goes through forest. The main attraction is migratory birds. Didn't find any restroom / portable one.
Nice easy walking trail amidst nature. Spot deer and birds along the way.
Good local escape in a heavily congested area. I also really enjoy seeing previously industrialized or polluted areas turned back into a thriving haven for plants and wildlife. We saw many varieties of birds and other creatures along our walk.
Nice hidden gem of nature walk. Well marked walking paths. Will be back to get some steps in to further explore this nature preserve.
Trail conditions & character
“The trails are peaceful, clean, and surrounded by beautiful nature—ideal for walking, relaxing, or just clearing your mind.”
“The trails are peaceful, clean, and surrounded by beautiful nature—ideal for walking, relaxing, or just clearing your mind.”
“This is a great loop, flat path and lovely bird sounds all around, tons of parking”
“This is a great loop, flat path and lovely bird sounds all around, tons of parking”
Plan your run at Hawk Rise Sanctuary
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitelinden-nj.gov
- Phone+1 908-474-8600
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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