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Pompton Valley Rail Trail - Meadow Road Trailhead
5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Running trail in Wayne, 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 - Meadow 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.
What runners say about Pompton Valley Rail Trail - Meadow Road Trailhead
Found near the southern terminus in Mountainview, this crossing is found in the middle of the elevated concrete and side-railed portion of the trail. It is a very swampy area, so have your insect repellant handy.
Trail conditions & character
“Found near the southern terminus in Mountainview, this crossing is found in the middle of the elevated concrete and side-railed portion of the trail.”
Plan your run at Pompton Valley Rail Trail - Meadow 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
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