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Mill Pond Trails

4.5 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Running trail in Port Republic, New Jersey · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Mill Pond Trails' 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.

LoopScenicDog-friendlyMile markersQuiet

What runners say about Mill Pond Trails

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (37 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Quiet and beautiful, the trails are well maintained and marked.”

🪧 well-marked 2 mentions

“Very peaceful and scenic, also very well marked.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“Quiet and beautiful, the trails are well maintained and marked.”

I, along with my wife and other JORBA volunteers, created this multi-use trail system in this Green Acres property. The loop is about 2 miles long and is marked with green, red, white and blue markers. There is a kiosk with map at the trail head along Riverside Drive. This property has hunting in the fall M-Sat.

★★★★★ — Gerry , Nov 2017

Really enjoyed myself I looked down and saw the deer tracks looked up and saw the deer running amazing I'm from NC I’m used to it but seeing it here really crazy

★★★★☆ — Johnnie , Jun 2021

Nice Place but from November 1st to December 31 this place can only be used for licensed/permitted walk in hunting (except Sundays) per Port Republic ordinance 03-2017. There is a sign at the entrance saying this and also that violators are subject to fines and/or incarceration.

★★★★★ — Will , Dec 2020

It was an awesome experience. I was looking for peace, quiet and solitude. This area gave me That. I was able to observe the walk in complete peace and quiet. The trail is not that long, Maybe half a mile, if that. I went early in the morning. Maybe 8 AM. I did not encounter anyone on the trail.

★★★★★ — Wendy , Sep 2024

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Quiet and beautiful, the trails are well maintained and marked.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 6 mentions

“Quiet and beautiful, the trails are well maintained and marked.”

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📏 Mile markers 4 mentions

“The loop is about 2 miles long and is marked with green, red, white and blue markers.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“A few other loops in the woods great walk with the dog.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“The loop is about 2 miles long and is marked with green, red, white and blue markers.”

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Plan your run at Mill Pond Trails

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteportrepublicnj.org
  • Phone+1 609-652-1501
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–9 pm
Saturday 6 am–9 pm
Sunday 6 am–9 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Mill Pond Trails

301 Riverside Dr, Port Republic, NJ 08241

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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.