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Roaring Rock Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 108 Google reviews · Running trail in Washington, New Jersey · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 0.7 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Roaring Rock 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.
Park with kid-friendly hiking trails, jogging paths, and wildlife.
What runners say about Roaring Rock Park
“Roaring Rock Park is a beautiful public forest in the heart of Warren County NJ.”
“This place is so peaceful and a great place to jump into when you need a break from the material world.”
This place is so peaceful and a great place to jump into when you need a break from the material world. There are several, nice spots to sit near the stream. Some trail maintenance is needed on the western side for minor shrub overgrowth. I can't wait to see it as the seasons change.
Omg this place is so beautiful! It’s easy to get to and has very good walking paths but still need to be Careful of where you walk. Some feel inclines but still very good Park to walk around. I LOVE the natural creek and waterfall.
Its a great Hike if you have an hour or two to kill. I'm a couch potato and I did the white trail in just over an hour.Watch every step theres some loose fieldstone here and there and of course roots.Theres a cool rock outcropping about 200 yards east of where the white rail tops out.Enjoy!!
The park was very quiet and peaceful with nobody there while we were there. The trails are narrow with a lot of poison ivy around, so be careful and wear long pants with good hiking shoes. We went on the white trail which was just under 2 miles. Perfect for us.
Trail conditions & character
“The hike ascends but there's no summit and the supposed overlook has nothing to see.”
“I was glad that there were a couple less-challenging trails since I have bad knees and am not able safely hike steep, rocky trails.”
“This place is so peaceful and a great place to jump into when you need a break from the material world.”
“I was glad that there were a couple less-challenging trails since I have bad knees and am not able safely hike steep, rocky trails.”
“Quick hike to the lake or you can do a 3km loop along the blue and white trails.”
“After a couple hours meditating at the Tibetan Buddhist Monastery, continue to enjoy the nature of the region with a light hike through Roaring Rock Park.”
Plan your run at Roaring Rock Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Loop distance0.7 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitewashington-twp-warren.org
- Phone+1 908-689-7200
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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