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Palisades Park Recreation Area
4.3 ★★★★☆ 61 Google reviews · Running trail in Edgewater, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 30 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Palisades Park Recreation 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.
A 12-mile-long preserve including hiking & ski trails, a boat launch & a scenic riverside drive.
What runners say about Palisades Park Recreation Area
“Great views of the GW bridge and beautiful views of the Englewood and Edgewater Cliffs make this a great park to exercise, BBQ or to take the kids to the playground.”
The views of the bridge and the Hudson River are absolutely fabulous. Highly recommend for a walk or a casual date.
Wonderful place to go and hike, ride your bike or any kind of activity really.
Trail conditions & character
“Great views of the GW bridge and beautiful views of the Englewood and Edgewater Cliffs make this a great park to exercise, BBQ or to take the kids to the playground.”
Plan your run at Palisades Park Recreation Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance30 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitenjpalisades.org
- Phone+1 201-768-1360
- 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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