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Wickatunk Recreation Area
4.3 ★★★★☆ 13 Google reviews · Running trail in Marlboro Township, New Jersey · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Wickatunk Recreation Area'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 Wickatunk Recreation Area
Great walking biking trail paved over abandoned railroad track. It is supposed to be part of the Henry Hudson trail linking up all the way north to the Hudson River along Western Bank of the river.
Great spot to start a morning run today. Seems to be construction for automated driving vehicle progressing
Nice new park, sadly it's it currently being used my NJ transit so you can't walk the runways or meadows.
This is a very nice place to walk. On the day my husband and I arrived we saw a father and son riding bicycles both wearing helmets and having a grand time. They were all smiles as we passed them while walking in the area. It was nice to see the old Marlboro Airport runways abandoned but still there.
Trail conditions & character
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The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- 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+1 732-842-4000
- Social Instagram
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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