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Highlands Ridge Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Running trail in Chester, New Jersey · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Highlands Ridge 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.

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Dog-friendly

What runners say about Highlands Ridge Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (47 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“The trails are limited, but great spot to take a dog for a long walk.”

Trails behind the Highlands center cross a variety of different habitats - from pollinator habitats and upland meadows to dense thicket and wooded glens and hollows. Lovely- don't tell anyone about this gem

★★★★★ — Brian , Mar 2023

Good and quiet park for dog walking and running. Features AT&T telephone pole testing grounds.

★★★★★ — Aramed , Aug 2020

Beautiful! The trails are limited, but great spot to take a dog for a long walk.

★★★★★ — Jon , Mar 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 47 reviews →

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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“The trails are limited, but great spot to take a dog for a long walk.”

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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.
  • Phone(908) 879-5100

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

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 Highlands Ridge Park

County Rd 510, Chester, NJ 07930

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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.