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Perrine Hill Trail Head

4.6 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Running trail in Manalapan Township, 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 Perrine Hill Trail Head'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.

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Open 24hDog-friendlyQuiet

What runners say about Perrine Hill Trail Head

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (7 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Such a nice and peaceful trail to walk on, it's recommended for all the nature lovers.”

Such a nice and peaceful trail to walk on, it's recommended for all the nature lovers...

★★★★★ — Sp: , Jun 2025

We love coming here because it's quiet. Unfortunately the last few visits we counted upwards of 50 piles of dog poop all along the trails. We also always encounter off leash dogs. Many disrespectful dog owners come here, probably because it's spacious... but I would never blame the park so it still gets 5 stars.

★★★★★ — Dani , Apr 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 7 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Unfortunately the last few visits we counted upwards of 50 piles of dog poop all along the trails.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Such a nice and peaceful trail to walk on, it's recommended for all the nature lovers.”

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Plan your run at Perrine Hill Trail Head

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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Perrine Hill Trail Head

7MFJ+RW, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.