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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.

MixedTrailhead parking

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

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (2 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

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.

★★★★★ — 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

“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.”

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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
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find Pompton Valley Rail Trail - Meadow Road Trailhead

99 Meadow Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470

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Scenic nature reserve with open spaces, swampland & hiking & fishing areas.

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Pompton Valley Rail Trail - Newark Pompton Turnpike Trailhead

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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.