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Minnisink County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 221 Google reviews · Running trail in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Minnisink 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.
Relaxed, tree-filled park featuring a baseball/softball diamond & wildlife from deer to rabbits.
What runners say about Minnisink County Park
“Took a nice walk in the secluded woods, trails were very well kept.”
“Beautiful park, just be careful during hunting season the woods are full of idiots with weapons.”
Great Meeting place , very good hot dogs, for a food cart, my partner thought they were pretty awesome. Took a nice walk in the secluded woods, trails were very well kept. No garbage.
No amenities however it's provides parking and depending upon the time of year hunting and fishing and when there's no hunting great place to walk your dog
Plenty of parking. No significant amenities. Be careful during certain times of the year because there is hunting. Nicely kept trails. Great for walks with the family and dogs.
nice place gps took me the scenic route not bad did not mind being lost
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park, just be careful during hunting season the woods are full of idiots with weapons.”
“No amenities however it's provides parking and depending upon the time of year hunting and fishing and when there's no hunting great place to walk your dog”
“No amenities however it's provides parking and depending upon the time of year hunting and fishing and when there's no hunting great place to walk your dog”
Plan your run at Minnisink County Park
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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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