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Sculpture Loop Trail
5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Running trail in Ringwood, 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 Sculpture Loop Trail'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 Sculpture Loop Trail
“Evert few feet a sculpture, an animal cutout attached to a rock in a serene quiet woods.”
“A great easy hike to view the sculpture of an unknown person that loves nature.”
Love the Sculpture Loop Park! There is so much to see - sculptures large and small, even small metal "fossils" for the kids to seek out. At the apex there are benches for resting and a notebook to leave your thoughts. A go-to family hike!
I believe this is a small loop that connects to a larger trail. I followed the red markers on the trees that led me to the sculptures.
I enjoyed it. The trail felt like a few small loops. They packed a lot in that area. So many little touches.
A great easy hike to view the sculpture of an unknown person that loves nature.
Trail conditions & character
“Evert few feet a sculpture, an animal cutout attached to a rock in a serene quiet woods.”
“Parking is rather at the corner of this drive but its wet, muddy and somewhat rutted so doesnt look suitable to park along this stretch of road.”
“This is a short forest loop trail that is full of unique and interesting sculptures.”
“Parking is a little confusing as 70 White Road is cited as gps point.”
“When you park you will see little red tree markers to guide you to the start of the trail.”
Plan your run at Sculpture Loop Trail
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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
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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