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Lower Columbia Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Running trail in Berkeley Heights, 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 Lower Columbia 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.
What runners say about Lower Columbia Park
“Clean, quiet, and has convenient parking nearby — perfect for a family visit.”
Lovely local park in Berkeley Heights with a great playground, basketball courts, and open space for kids to run around. Clean, quiet, and has convenient parking nearby — perfect for a family visit.
Trail conditions & character
“Clean, quiet, and has convenient parking nearby — perfect for a family visit.”
Plan your run at Lower Columbia Park
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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteberkeleyheights.gov
- Phone(908) 238-3815
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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