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New Jersey Brigade Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in Bernardsville, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from New Jersey Brigade Area'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 New Jersey Brigade Area
“This is one the beautiful place I have seen around Morristown.”
I visited this place today. This is one the beautiful place I have seen around Morristown. When I first entered visiting area, to my surprise I see no one despite it was weekend. I guess I was the only person who visited this place on that day. I would not recommend to take kids for hiking at this place.
Does any military history guy know about what the large rock structure on the backside of the hill is? The Crosses did not build it. I think it's a revolutionary war redoubt. The remains if the revolution are all around us... more than we know
Patriots path runs through and there is a great setting of gardens, Cross Estate Gardens to visit, maybe even a lunch spot.
Its got a nice parking lot, nice variety of terrian, dog friendly, bike friendly, and has some nice sites closes the beginning. Downsides, no bathroom (which is typical) and more importantly the map is useless. It only shows the main trail. That would be fine if it was obvious when your on it.
Trail conditions & character
“Its got a nice parking lot, nice variety of terrian, dog friendly, bike friendly, and has some nice sites closes the beginning.”
Plan your run at New Jersey Brigade Area
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.
- Websitenps.gov
- Phone+1 973-543-4030
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–6 pm |
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