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Lincoln Park West Wetlands & Nature Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Running trail in Jersey City, 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 Lincoln Park West Wetlands & Nature Trail'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 Lincoln Park West Wetlands & Nature Trail
“The trail is peaceful and quiet, with trees, fresh air, and plenty of spots to enjoy the view.”
It’s a very nice place to walk with a family or a friend. Very relaxing . I know that you will enjoy it. There are portable bathrooms before you enter the trails. No playground but dog-friendly.
It was a very nice and adventurous walk through marshland with nice winding paths and nice lakes and streams and this is without having finished walking the entire trail.
A nice 1-mile walk surrounded by nature. The trail is peaceful and quiet, with trees, fresh air, and plenty of spots to enjoy the view. It’s not a loop, so you can take your time walking one way and just enjoy the calm around you. Perfect for a short, relaxing outdoor break.
It's a nice mile walk with additional trails which could lead to five miles if you walk the whole park.
Trail conditions & character
“There are portable bathrooms before you enter the trails.”
Plan your run at Lincoln Park West Wetlands & Nature Trail
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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — 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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