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Track Edge Trail (Freneau Woods Park)

5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Running trail in Matawan, New Jersey · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Track Edge Trail (Freneau Woods 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.

Dog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about Track Edge Trail (Freneau Woods Park)

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (6 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Beautiful trails but not too long and easy walks. Lots of rabbits now.

★★★★★ — Synnove , Jul 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 6 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🚻 Restrooms

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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Plan your run at Track Edge Trail (Freneau Woods Park)

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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitemonmouthcountyparks.com
  • Phone+1 732-264-7277
  • Social Instagram

Hours

Monday 7 am–7:30 pm
Tuesday 7 am–7:30 pm
Wednesday 7 am–7:30 pm
Thursday 7 am–7:30 pm
Friday 7 am–7:30 pm
Saturday 7 am–7:30 pm
Sunday 7 am–7:30 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Track Edge Trail (Freneau Woods Park)

327 Greenwood Rd, Matawan, NJ 07747

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2.9 miles away

Oakshades Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 141 reviews

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Natural surfaceShadedScenic

Outdoor recreational area offering softball, a biking/running trail, and parking.

3.1 miles away

Cheesequake State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,880 reviews

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Scenic

1,610-acre park with a nature center & camping area offering biking/hiking trails & a fishing lake.

3.2 miles away

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.