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Rocky Ridge Trail Loop
5 ★★★★★ 1 Google reviews · Running trail in Mahwah, New Jersey · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Rocky Ridge Trail Loop'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 Rocky Ridge Trail Loop
We parked in a large gravel lot just before the maintenance yard lot. From the lot, we walked 500 feet south before coming upon the trailhead of the blue blazed Rocky Ridge Trail on our right. In about 200 feet, we bore right at the loop split, choosing to go clockwise.
Trail conditions & character
“From the lot, we walked 500 feet south before coming upon the trailhead of the blue blazed Rocky Ridge Trail on our right.”
“In about 200 feet, we bore right at the loop split, choosing to go clockwise.”
Plan your run at Rocky Ridge Trail Loop
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
- 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.
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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