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Summerhill Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Running trail in Madison, New Jersey · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Summerhill 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.
What runners say about Summerhill Park
“This is a great place to go on a jog, or walk your dog, or just go on a small hike.”
This is a great place to go on a jog, or walk your dog, or just go on a small hike. It also has an amazing greenhouse exhibit.
A literally hidden gem. You have to know where you are going. Calm beauty for walking
Wonderful place to look at the fall foliage and be immersed in nature. Great for photographers and bird watchers. Not difficult to orient yourself here, the paths are very straight and open. Parking spaces are limited, but there is plenty of street parking available on Central Ave.
A great place to go on a jog, or walk your dog, or just go on a small hike.
Trail conditions & character
“Parking spaces are limited, but there is plenty of street parking available on Central Ave.”
“This is a great place to go on a jog, or walk your dog, or just go on a small hike.”
Plan your run at Summerhill Park
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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 |
Running trails near Madison
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
