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New York Skyline Viewing Point
4.5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Running trail in Hillsborough Township, 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 New York Skyline Viewing Point'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 York Skyline Viewing Point
“The view of NY, however, even on a clear beautiful day, is limited.”
This is a pretty area to hike and not for beginners. It was fun to get lost on the trails through the woods, lots of families, and doggies. But let me make it clear that there if you are coming here to see the skyline, it is non existent . That is all
On a clear day, look in the distance (just above the dome). You should be able to see the World Trade Center and other buildings of the Manhattan skyline! That is a distance of roughly 40 miles, as the crow flies. This viewing point is a neat treat before descending the mountain.
Great park with well marked trails. Take a picture of the trail map to make your life easier. The trails are marked by painting the color of the trail on easy to see places on trees along the way. On clear days, you can see the new york skyline from the viewing location.
A fantastic climb to the top. The view of NY, however, even on a clear beautiful day, is limited. But all in all a great place to walk and trek.
Trail conditions & character
“You don't get the clearest view because there's still considerable distance.”
Plan your run at New York Skyline Viewing Point
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.
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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