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Ogden Mine Railroad Trail Access
5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Running trail in Sparta, 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 Ogden Mine Railroad Trail Access' 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 Ogden Mine Railroad Trail Access
This trail follows the Ogden Mine Railroad first built in 1866. There is no parking at this trailhead. While the trail technically stops here the rail line does continue many miles north. Just north of here is the Viaduct so definitely worth venturing a little further.
We were directed to the trailhead that didn't have parking and was in a residential area. Would be great to know if there is parking nearby.
Trail conditions & character
“We were directed to the trailhead that didn't have parking and was in a residential area.”
Plan your run at Ogden Mine Railroad Trail Access
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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
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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