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Tourne Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 688 Google reviews · Running trail in Denville, New Jersey · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 12 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Tourne 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.
Park spanning nearly 550 acres, offering views, an entrance dating from 1759 & wildflower trails.
What runners say about Tourne Park
“Gravel/dirt paths with a well-maintained picnic area if hunger strikes.”
“And the mountain top has a beautiful view of the city.”
“Great hiking/mountain biking/running.”
“All are very accessible and well-marked.”
Great park and community. Recently moved to the area with a 1 year old lab whose needs for open spaces and things to chase and smell are certainly being met here. Trails range in difficulty. Park is kept spotless by its users. Plenty of picnic tables and facilities to grill.
Great hiking/mountain biking/running. Birchwood Lake trail loops into Mountain Lakes and is easy to moderately difficult but can be rugged in some areas. You can hike the loop in about 1.5 hours. There is also a very steep trail to the top of Tourne mountain with spectacular views to NYC.
Nice park with plenty of hiking trails. Great view of the NYC skyline from the Top of Tourne. Take the red trail to the yellow trail for the view. Make sure to take the side trail to Mouse Cradle Balancing Rock.
There are different levels of trails including ones for biking and walking with pets. There are many benches and picnic tables along the length of the trail. The trails are clean and well maintained. The playground is very engaging for kids. There are picnic tables near the playground too.
Trail conditions & character
“There is also a very steep trail to the top of Tourne mountain with spectacular views to NYC.”
“Park is clean, restroom was available near parking lot.”
“Great area for just getting the kids or dogs out and stretching the legs!”
“There is also a very steep trail to the top of Tourne mountain with spectacular views to NYC.”
“Park is clean, restroom was available near parking lot.”
“Go for a small hike or spend the day bring food go for a longer hike and disconnect from the world and go back to yalls roots (pun intended)”
“) For example, you come to a T on the Evergreen Trail, and it's supposed to be a loop.”
“Some trails are more flat, some more hilly with rougher terrain.”
Plan your run at Tourne Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Loop distance12 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitemorrisparks.net
- Phone+1 973-316-0749
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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