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River Road Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 247 Google reviews · Running trail in Bedminster, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from River Road Park'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 River Road Park
“I am a dog walker and pet sitter with Camp Becca and many of my clients bring their dogs to this park.”
I am a dog walker and pet sitter with Camp Becca and many of my clients bring their dogs to this park. It also has a farmers market on Saturday’s in season. What could be better!!
Lovely forests and wetlands: mostly maple, so you won't be confronted with the sad sight of 1000 dying ash and conifer trees. Wear bug repellent and long pants: many paths are full of tall grass, and there are definitely ticks here.
This park has almost two miles long walk and bike paved trail. This is the most beautiful place in this area for people who want to healthy and physically and mentally fit.
Ideal spot for a long gravel ride. My only wish is that the restroom was open more regularly.
Trail conditions & character
“River Road Park is where I go to relax, do photography of my fashion that I sell on Poshmark and play with the dogs at the dog park!”
“This park has almost two miles long walk and bike paved trail.”
“This is the most beautiful place in this area for people who want to healthy and physically and mentally fit.”
“Other than needing a key code to use the bathroom, no issues otherwise.”
Plan your run at River Road Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- Websitevisitsomersetnj.org
- Phone+1 908-212-7014
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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