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Hedden Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,106 Google reviews · Running trail in Randolph, New Jersey · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Hedden 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.
Park provides picnic areas, riverside paths, a 6-acre lake, trout streams, trails & a playground.
What runners say about Hedden Park
“Lots of parking areas and just a quiet enjoyable place unless a baseball game is going on in their very clean and large field area.”
“It has some very scenic views overlooking the lake and an extensive hiking trail with varying degrees of difficulty.”
“We will continue to visit this serene park, with great hiking places, water streams, and a playground for kids, teenagers, and casual walkers.”
We have been to Hedden Park twice (fall and winter) and we love its serenity and beauty. There is ample parking space outside the park. It has a large lake, a pretty stream and multiple walking trails. Picnic benches and grills are available for the summer months.
Been coming here for years and it’s wonderful during any season! Usually pretty quiet, especially if you go on the trails in the woods. The river is super nice to walk along and hop rock to rock. If you go up to the top of the river, there’s a big rock you can sit and contemplate life on.
Historic Hedden Park has always been one of my favorites! I grew up on a street that was walking distance for 22 years of my young life. I could take Reservoir Ave or walk through the woods and find the trails to get to the main park.
What a beautiful place! Nice area to take a walk and surround yourself with nature. I saw a snake and lots of butterflies. There’s also lots of places to bbq. Unfortunately, what should have been a quiet walk in the woods was quite the opposite.
Trail conditions & character
“It does have some nice trails to walk along, and the stream that comes down the mountain is nice to sit by and listen to the waterfall when the water is high.”
“We will continue to visit this serene park, with great hiking places, water streams, and a playground for kids, teenagers, and casual walkers.”
“Lots of parking areas and just a quiet enjoyable place unless a baseball game is going on in their very clean and large field area.”
“Down at the bottom of the hill there's a lake that you can sit by, a sitting area if you want to eat, and plenty of trails all around the park.”
“Dog owners will love this location as I brought my childhood dog and recent dog for walks in the trails and throughout the park.”
“Great park to walk paved, gravel, and dirt trails, some hills and some rocky wet trails.”
Plan your run at Hedden Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitemorrisparks.net
- Phone+1 973-326-7600
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–4:30 am |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–4:30 am |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–4:30 am |
| Thursday | 8:30 am–4:30 am |
| Friday | 8:30 am–4:30 am |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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