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Saddle River County Park - Dunkerhook Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 207 Google reviews · Running trail in Paramus, New Jersey · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Saddle River County Park - Dunkerhook Area'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.
Relaxing space featuring trails for walking and biking, plus a waterfall.
What runners say about Saddle River County Park - Dunkerhook Area
“The park's serene atmosphere, along with its well-maintained trails, scenic beauty, and various recreational facilities, make it an ideal spot for outdoor activities.”
“I still like to find a quiet spot to eat lunch in the car and watch the squirrels and the people enjoying themselves.”
Small playground and with a lot of walking trails. There’s a big parking are. The playground looks a bit rundown and could use a bit of upgrading. Overall, nice little spot for your little one to play.
Beautiful and we'll maintained park. Has paths, a river, small bridges and even a waterfall. Great place to take a walk or go for a leisurely bike ride. I also see quite a number of people fishing.
Peaceful, heavily wooded, section of the Saddle River County Park system. Beautiful large oak and other tree species abound. This area is primarily geared for for picnicking as there are many picnic tables. There's also a small kiddie jungle gym playground.
Absolutely love this park! A lot of core memories were made in this park having gone to Bergen community college for a few years. Some of my first memories with my husband were made in this park as we had met literally walking distance away from here 🏞️💖 I still frequent this park whenever I come the visit the state.
Trail conditions & character
“The park's serene atmosphere, along with its well-maintained trails, scenic beauty, and various recreational facilities, make it an ideal spot for outdoor activities.”
“I still like to find a quiet spot to eat lunch in the car and watch the squirrels and the people enjoying themselves.”
“There are bathroom facilities in multiple spots along the pathway and plenty of benches to take a rest.”
“Some are in the shade so you can cool down on a hot day and some are in the sun if you want to warm up on a cold day.”
“Restrooms are available near the parking areas and some smaller trails go into the woods.”
“Before I became confined to a wheelchair.”
Plan your run at Saddle River County Park - Dunkerhook Area
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteco.bergen.nj.us
- Phone+1 201-444-1117
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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