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Lake Hopatcong Trail Spur
4.1 ★★★★☆ 30 Google reviews · Running trail in Hopatcong, New Jersey · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Lake Hopatcong Trail Spur'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 Lake Hopatcong Trail Spur
“Peaceful i go every weekend to get out of the city pollution”
A secret gem in the area, this hike was revealing the life-force of nature as it greens into spring in early April. Small, rocky hills to explore, a few water features and trees rubbing together to sound like an animal. :) Great, peaceful walk.
Great to bike and close to my home not a flat rail trail but also not to hard
My daughter and I had a nice little hike there and enjoyed the views. Not too difficult for the time we spent there.
Trail conditions & character
“Peaceful i go every weekend to get out of the city pollution”
Plan your run at Lake Hopatcong Trail Spur
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- Websitelakehopatcongfoundation.org
- Phone+1 973-663-2500
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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