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Six Mile Run State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Running trail in Somerset, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 6 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Six Mile Run State 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.
State park with well-maintained trails for hiking, mountain biking, and exploring abandoned houses.
What runners say about Six Mile Run State Park
“We walked the Red trail June 5 - very well maintained and mostly shaded.”
We walked the Red trail June 5 - very well maintained and mostly shaded. This is a popular bike trail, so be aware that you may need to step aside to share the trail. There is quite a lot of poison ivy lining both sides of the trail so consider wearing pants.
Great trails. Lots of green trees at this time. Quite and very nature like. Also a great bike trail as well
there are alot of trails in this park. all the ones I have been on are good for walking or bikes. there are abandon houses along these trails which can be fun to explore. all trails have parts that have roots across the trails and going uphill or downhill.
Great hiking spot. Offroad Bikes good to go. Green. Haven't seen plastic bottles , bags around. Raw and lovely.
Trail conditions & character
“all trails have parts that have roots across the trails and going uphill or downhill.”
“I've ridden 6-mile dozens of times during the day but went out last week for a night ride with some friends.”
Plan your run at Six Mile Run State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance6 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websitenj.gov
- Phone(609) 924-5705
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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