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Kitchell Pond
4.7 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Running trail in Morristown, New Jersey · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Kitchell Pond'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.
What runners say about Kitchell Pond
“Great area for an easy walk on nicely maintained trails around the pond with several benches to take in the sun and enjoy the view.”
Hiking trails are wide, level, and the main trail is paved. Great for hiking, jogging, walking, biking, kids, strollers, and dogs. Side trails are not paved and can be muddy after a rain. The parking area is large but can fill up on nice weather weekends. Bathrooms in the parking area are good.
Easy walk in the woods nearby with plenty of benches spaced out. Paved/gravel paths. At the pond itself is a perfect spot for a picnic and also there are wildflowers and lots of fun wildlife throughout the park including songbirds, frogs, fish, crayfish, turtles, herons, dragonflies, butterflies, bees, and mink.
Great area for an easy walk on nicely maintained trails around the pond with several benches to take in the sun and enjoy the view. The pond drains into Loantaka Brook, Saw two giant Snapping Turtles so keep an eye out.
Great starting point for walking through the lontaka reservation. We usually head towards the lontaka way. Enough parking , especially early on the weekends , and restrooms towards the south street side.
Trail conditions & character
“Enough parking , especially early on the weekends , and restrooms towards the south street side.”
“Hiking trails are wide, level, and the main trail is paved.”
“Side trails are not paved and can be muddy after a rain.”
“Enough parking , especially early on the weekends , and restrooms towards the south street side.”
Plan your run at Kitchell Pond
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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
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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