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Horseshoe Lake Recreation Complex
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,402 Google reviews · Running trail in Succasunna, New Jersey · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Horseshoe Lake Recreation Complex'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.
Recreation complex featuring a lake with fishing & swimming, a playground, sports facilities & more.
What runners say about Horseshoe Lake Recreation Complex
“They have place to sit, do picnic, kids play area, water front, etc with restrooms and it is always well maintained.”
“Such a beautiful space to walk around especially in Spring, I've been going to Imagination Station since I was little and now I get to bring my daughter there.”
“It never feels crowded, so it's a very peaceful place, even in the busy summer season.”
I love to go for walks here. I always see people walking their dogs, or a mom/dad teaching their kids to fish. People are friendly and courteous. It never feels crowded, so it's a very peaceful place, even in the busy summer season. Every season is beautiful here, and the park and restrooms are very clean.
Horseshoe Lake is a great time and fun no matter what time you go or whatever your going for. From the beautiful walking track that surrounds the amazing lake. You’ll notice as you walk around the entire park there is so much to offer.
Wonderful park and lake. Trails are very good from walking to biking. Easy parking
Beautiful place. The best time is to visit during spring because the whole path is covered with beautiful blossoms. There is a kids' play area for up to 12 years old kids. Biking lanes and trails are there.
Trail conditions & character
“Such a beautiful space to walk around especially in Spring, I've been going to Imagination Station since I was little and now I get to bring my daughter there.”
“They have place to sit, do picnic, kids play area, water front, etc with restrooms and it is always well maintained.”
“I always see people walking their dogs, or a mom/dad teaching their kids to fish.”
Plan your run at Horseshoe Lake Recreation Complex
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Loop distance5 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteroxburynj.us
- Phone+1 973-448-2015
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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