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Pompton Valley Rail Trail - Haul Road Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Running trail in Pequannock Township, New Jersey · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Pompton Valley Rail Trail - Haul Road 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.

Pompton Valley Rail Trail - Haul Road Trailhead — running trail in Pequannock Township, NJ, photo 1
MixedTrailhead parking

What runners say about Pompton Valley Rail Trail - Haul Road Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (3 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

This is a lovely, easy walking or cycling path with access from various streets. There is a large parking lot at the lake . What is sorely needed are big signs asking bikers to signal, preferably with a bell, when passing pedestrians.

★★★★☆ — Pg , Sep 2025

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking

“There is a large parking lot at the lake .”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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🪵 Boardwalk

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Plan your run at Pompton Valley Rail Trail - Haul Road 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
  • 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
  • Trail mapOfficial trail map
  • Websitemorrisparks.net
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find Pompton Valley Rail Trail - Haul Road Trailhead

101 Riverside Dr, Pequannock Township, NJ 07440

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Running trails near Pequannock Township

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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.