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Troy Meadows Nature Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 83 Google reviews · Running trail in Parsippany, New Jersey · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Troy Meadows Nature Preserve'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.
This 3,000-acre freshwater wetlands reserve offers rugged paths & a diverse wildlife habitat.
What runners say about Troy Meadows Nature Preserve
“Beautiful place, but check for possible icyness if you plan to use it for a run.”
“Peaceful and pretty quiet, though you can hear the nearby highway.”
Muddy, poorly marked or maintained trails to nowhere. Will come again with good boots. **But - rich with wildlife! great birding, the awesome sound of echoing pileated woodpeckers all over and amazingly, coywolves!
Peaceful and pretty quiet, though you can hear the nearby highway. I never see anybody else here. The boardwalk is missing a section. Hope they put it back.
Quiet, no one there. No marked trails. One "trail" at end of road in if you go to area where it says no motor vehicles, park, and then walk straight and then off to the right. Trail goes into the wetlands, some small foot bridges. Trail doesnt really go anywhere, but it is peaceful.
It’s quite mysterious compare to other trails. Once you walk in, it’s like walk in to a fairy garden. But it got a little scary cuz no one’s there and it’s so big. I see it as a power of nature, making you awe. I suggest bringing some bear spray or some protection just in case. Also need to wear hiking boots.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful place, but check for possible icyness if you plan to use it for a run.”
“Peaceful and pretty quiet, though you can hear the nearby highway.”
“I had my dog and he got nauseous and puked but if you have a car that isn’t good with rocky terrain I would recommend a different car”
Plan your run at Troy Meadows Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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
- Websitewildlifepreserves.org
- Phone+1 973-887-0096
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