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Indian Trail Club

4.8 ★★★★★ 381 Google reviews · Running trail in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Indian Trail Club'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.

Lit at nightScenic

Membership-only country club with a racquet club and swimming pool, plus lake views, and wedding venues.

What runners say about Indian Trail Club

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (381 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 26 mentions

“I love photographing weddings at Indian Trail Club, the grounds are a beautiful backdrop for wedding photographs, the food is incredible, and the staff is wonderful to work with.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Every email I sent her was responded in a timely manner and her calm and fun attitude was helpful throughout this whole process.”

I just got married at The Indian Trail Club this past week. It was an absolute dream from start to finish. The venue itself is stunning — every corner feels like it was made for magical moments and beautiful photos.

★★★★★ — Amanda , Nov 2025

We got married at the Indian Trail Club this past October and it was the best decision we made for our wedding! The grounds are amazing, we were able to have our wedding ceremony outside in front of the lake at their stunning ceremony space. The lake is serene and beautiful.

★★★★★ — Shannon , Jan 2026

We just had my daughter's wedding at the Indian Trail club. The wedding was perfect! The food quality was one of the best i have ever had! My compliments to their chef. Our guests were in awe of the venue inside and out, received many positive feedback from the food to the beautiful interior and exterior of the venue.

★★★★★ — Iris , Nov 2025

Debbie and the entire staff were absolutely wonderful to work with! My husband and I were married here on 7.29.17 and still to this day, we are receiving compliments about this venue.

★★★★★ — Stefanie , Jul 2019

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 34 mentions

“I love photographing weddings at Indian Trail Club, the grounds are a beautiful backdrop for wedding photographs, the food is incredible, and the staff is wonderful to work with.”

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💡 Lit for night running 2 mentions

“The natural light is gorgeous and the scenery is beautiful.”

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Plan your run at Indian Trail Club

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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • Websiteindiantrailclub.com
  • Phone(201) 891-4480
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM
Thursday 9 AM–5 PM
Friday 9 AM–5 PM
Saturday 9 AM–5 PM
Sunday 9 AM–5 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 Indian Trail Club

830 Franklin Lake Rd, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417

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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.