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NJCF Open Space
4.8 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Running trail in Lebanon, New Jersey · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of NJCF Open Space yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 NJCF Open Space
“Hill and Dale Preserve is a beautiful and bucolic place to hike!”
Hill and Dale Preserve is a beautiful and bucolic place to hike! Rolling farm fields and views of mountains. Quiet and peaceful. Park on the lot off of Parsonage Lot road, and cross the street to get to the kiosk.
It is an incredibly lovely walk in the fields and offers an awesome view of Hunterdon County for miles. It is a relatively well-kept trail and makes for a great afternoon walk. I personally have yet to come across another person while walking through, so you most frequently have the serenity all to yourself.
Trail conditions & character
“It is an incredibly lovely walk in the fields and offers an awesome view of Hunterdon County for miles.”
Plan your run at NJCF Open Space
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- Websitenjconservation.org
- Phone(888) 526-3728
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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