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Pond Road and Lake Topanemus Drive
4.8 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Running trail in Freehold, New Jersey · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Pond Road and Lake Topanemus Drive'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 Pond Road and Lake Topanemus Drive
“There is unfortunately no food places, but this means you can do a fun picnic here due to the many clean benches, just clear up after yourself.”
“This place is really beautiful, quiet, at least when I was there, nice trails to walk next to the lake”
“It was so peaceful, quiet and even had a small boat/kayak ramp, picnic tables, swings and a pretty large free parking lot.”
This place is a great park to bring young kids and grown adults alike. There is a super park, and there is a fun trail to walk on too. The lake is beautiful and a great place to visit with friends and family.
I've been going here for 5 years. The place is always clean ! They have picnic tables and a tiny grill, which are removed due to the fire restrictions. Dogs must be a leash. Fishing is allowed. You must have a license. It is a stocked lake. They have paddle boats. There's a playground.
Small playground, short ~ 5K shaded trail next to lake. Nice for taking in the nature and getting steps or a run in.
This place is really beautiful, quiet, at least when I was there, nice trails to walk next to the lake
Trail conditions & character
“This place is really beautiful, quiet, at least when I was there, nice trails to walk next to the lake”
“It was so peaceful, quiet and even had a small boat/kayak ramp, picnic tables, swings and a pretty large free parking lot.”
“Amazing Amazing spot plenty of access for fishing dog walking playground for kids”
Plan your run at Pond Road and Lake Topanemus Drive
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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