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Phillips Park Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Running trail in Old Bridge, New Jersey · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Phillips Park Trailhead'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 Phillips Park Trailhead
Lots of trails that twist and turn in the woods, lots of little bridges over creeks and wetlands. Great for short and longer walks. Note that the white trails crosses a busy road and some parts can be muddy.
Beautiful park! Come here almost every day to walk my dog. Sometimes come to ride my bike. Great trails and clean. Just wish other dog owners would pick up after their dogs. No excuses the park provides waste bags.
Lovely park and trails, and easily accessible. On foot or bike, the trails are enjoyable with enough difficulty and beauty to be interesting.
Nice place for a walk in the woods. I wish Google Maps would add the trails onto the map, because I don't think a lot of people outside of the area know how many hiking opportunities are in this park.
Trail conditions & character
“Note that the white trails crosses a busy road and some parts can be muddy.”
“Lovely park and trails, and easily accessible.”
Plan your run at Phillips Park Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance1 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitenjtrails.org
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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