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Loantaka Pond Area, Morris County Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Running trail in Morristown, New Jersey · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Loantaka Pond Area, Morris County Park'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.

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What runners say about Loantaka Pond Area, Morris County Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (27 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Great place, walk, run, bike, bring a lunch, bike, fishing rod, chair, blanket, dog, camera for natures beauty. Not being here for months, it's just great to see people so enjoying just being out, walking, biking, children playing, with so many lives lost, we are so privileged to be able to do this & see this.

★★★★★ — Edna , May 2020

Nice park in between Chatham, Madison and Morristown. It has a paved path for bikes and walking. It now has bike rentals similiar to CitiBike.

★★★★★ — Jeff , Jun 2022

I really love taking a walk with the stroller there, while my older child rides a bicycle. There’s plenty of space for everyone. It’s such a cool place, especially in the summertime, because almost the entire trail is shaded by trees.

★★★★★ — Olena , Oct 2025

Loantaka Park is a beautiful spot for a relaxing walk. The trails are well-maintained, peaceful, and surrounded by nature. Perfect for a casual stroll or light exercise. Highly recommend for a refreshing outdoor escape!

★★★★★ — Ana , Aug 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 27 reviews →

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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Great place, walk, run, bike, bring a lunch, bike, fishing rod, chair, blanket, dog, camera for natures beauty.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Loantaka Pond Area, Morris County Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitemorrisparks.net
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Where to find Loantaka Pond Area, Morris County Park

1 Quaker Ridge Rd, Morristown, NJ 07960

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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Kitchell Pond

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Loantaka Brook Reservation

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Scenic park offering 8 miles of trails, picnic areas, athletic fields & green space.

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Loantaka Brook Reservation - Recreation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 458 reviews

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10 miMixedShadedScenic

Park with picnic areas and a playground, plus hiking, and biking trails, and a baseball field.

under a mile away

Loantaka Brook Park, Madison, NJ

4.8 ★★★★★ 114 reviews

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Recreation area with trails for walking, running, horseback riding, and biking, plus a public restroom and picnic tables.

under a mile away

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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.