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Mohawk Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 138 Google reviews · Running trail in Cranford, New Jersey · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Mohawk 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.

LoopOpen 24hScenicStroller / ADARestroomsQuiet

Family-friendly spot with swings, slides and a jungle gym for little ones.

What runners say about Mohawk Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (138 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“One can walk around the pond and enjoy the changing fall folliage and scenic landscape.”

Very well maintained by township. Trail is short but almost surrounded by green tree and small lake. Township need to take care of broken trees. It's on walkway. Now it's summer time so you will see lots of health conscious people with kids or dogs. Lots of kids comes for fishing 🎣 😊

★★★★★ — Kalpesh , Jul 2023

I want not specting such a beautiful place. I have drove by there many times. I would had never imagined. You can not appreciate the beauty from a car. we walked around the trail surrounded by trees. So peaceful. We encountered deers, bunnies, ducks, birds and wonderful people walking their dogs.

★★★★★ — Jennifer , Apr 2022

I stopped by here a couple of weeks ago when I was in the area, just as a place to get away from all the traffic, and eat my sandwich. Took a short little hike when I was done. Nice bridge and fall foliage, making this a great place for photo ops. The basketball court seems like an awesome place to play.

★★★★★ — Russell , Nov 2023

It's a quaint little park with a good walking loop around a lake. Basketball court is there and a new bplayground set as well. Fishing can be done here as well

★★★★☆ — Matt , Apr 2021

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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 9 mentions

“One can walk around the pond and enjoy the changing fall folliage and scenic landscape.”

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🔁 Loop trail 3 mentions

“It's a quaint little park with a good walking loop around a lake.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“You can do a bit of hiking along the river as well, not too crowded and nice and quiet.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Unfortunately there is no restroom.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“There is a beautiful play park that is wheelchair accessible.”

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Plan your run at Mohawk 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.

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

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 Mohawk Park

24 Mohawk Dr #20, Cranford, NJ 07016

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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.