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Oakshades Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 141 Google reviews · Running trail in Aberdeen Township, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Oakshades 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.
Outdoor recreational area offering softball, a biking/running trail, and parking.
What runners say about Oakshades Park
“This is a nice place to talk and walk it so beautiful”
“A good summer trail, as it s shaded for about 90% and flat all the way.”
A good summer trail, as it s shaded for about 90% and flat all the way. There are a few cross streets, so be sure to stop and look before crossing the few roadways. Also, if your caught on trail in the evening hours, make sure you have mosquito repellent and garlic!
Fun trail for cycling. Ride to Atlantic Highlands was so nice. About 12 miles to On the Deck to grab lunch. Very shaded. Bumpy in places due to tree roots buckling the trail, but manageable. Well traveled cyclists, runners and walkers. Enjoyable afternoon.
Nice bike out and back about 25 miles in total. A lot of road crossing but fun and safe. Are at the marina for lunch.
Usually start the henry hudson trail here and ride up to atlantic highlands. About 10 miles 1 way.
Trail conditions & character
“Convenient little parking area for your car if you are going biking or walking.”
“This is a nice place to talk and walk it so beautiful”
“A good summer trail, as it s shaded for about 90% and flat all the way.”
“Bumpy in places due to tree roots buckling the trail, but manageable.”
Plan your run at Oakshades Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Phone+1 732-583-4200 ext. 129
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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