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Peckman Preserve
4 ★★★★☆ 29 Google reviews · Running trail in Little Falls Township, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Peckman Preserve'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 Peckman Preserve
“There is nothing to do here, it is a quiet wooded area not far from a street.”
The park is kept very clean and nice. I loved the sights that I was able to see from this park. And even though I came here for a casual stroll by, I can definitely see myself coming back to this park to do other activities and do more things than just walking around like a tourist and looking at deers, and etc.
A small bike path along some beautiful woods. Only one trail running through the forest. Lots of wildlife, very lush forest.
Trail conditions & character
“There is nothing to do here, it is a quiet wooded area not far from a street.”
Plan your run at Peckman Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 | 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 | Closed |
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