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Pompton Valley Rail Trail - Jefferson St Trailhead

5 ★★★★★ 1 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 - Jefferson St 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 - Jefferson St Trailhead — running trail in Pequannock Township, NJ, photo 1
MixedTrailhead parking

What runners say about Pompton Valley Rail Trail - Jefferson St Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

One of the more lightly trafficked crossings on the trail. Main thing to be aware of on this stretch of trail is deer. Large herds of very tame deer roam this section frequently, so keep that in mind if you're biking at a fairly fast speed.

★★★★★ — Michael , Jul 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.

🛣️ Paved surface

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🪵 Boardwalk

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Pompton Valley Rail Trail - Jefferson St 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
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Where to find Pompton Valley Rail Trail - Jefferson St Trailhead

46 Jefferson St, Pequannock Township, NJ 07440

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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.