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Saddle River County Park - Otto C. Pehle Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 195 Google reviews · Running trail in Saddle Brook, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Saddle River County Park - Otto C. Pehle 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.
Family-friendly recreational space featuring playgrounds as well as hiking trails and basketball courts.
What runners say about Saddle River County Park - Otto C. Pehle Area
“Spacious, clean and well-maintained playground that borders a beautiful lake walking trail and an adjacent bike and running path.”
“Spacious, clean and well-maintained playground that borders a beautiful lake walking trail and an adjacent bike and running path.”
“Great park for kids of all ages!”
Beautiful and inspiring place for contemplative meditation, to walk your dog, to take your family, your partner, your children for a walk, to clear your mind, to do grounding and earthing, to feel free, alive, and happy.
Great well maintained park. Nice long paths to get a very long walk on. I don't like that bikes are allowed on the paths because the bicyclists are going to fast.
Great park for kids of all ages! Spacious, clean and well-maintained playground that borders a beautiful lake walking trail and an adjacent bike and running path. A nice picnic area, large field and more surround it making it a great place to bring the family or go for a walk.
This is a very friendly and overall nice park. A good place to walk, just sit, place for kids to play, or chill out. Very dog friendly, people riding bikes, roller blading, kids on scooter.
Trail conditions & character
“Spacious, clean and well-maintained playground that borders a beautiful lake walking trail and an adjacent bike and running path.”
“Awesome local park, great for walking, biking, spending time with kids, walking your dog.”
Plan your run at Saddle River County Park - Otto C. Pehle Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 | 4 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 4 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 4 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 4 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 4 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 4 am–11 pm |
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