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Worthington State Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 814 Google reviews · Running trail in Columbia, 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 Worthington State Forest'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.
Scenic park with rugged terrain & 26 miles of trails, plus recreation such as fishing & camping.
What runners say about Worthington State Forest
“There was no water available at the spot, make sure bring a basket if you don’t want to drive back and forth for clean water.”
“There is different trials for hikers, the views are amazing with rivers coming down from the mountain and beautiful water falls.”
“Picture yourself waking up to the gentle sound of the flowing water, creating a soothing symphony that lulls you into a peaceful state of mind.”
Its short hike for beautiful views but it's very rocky trail& not much space to spread out on the summit. However it's free. If u go the blue trail u can play in very cool creek
Worthington State Forest Campgrounds are an absolute gem, especially during the mesmerizing fall season. Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, this campground offers an unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike.
This place is amazing if you like to get away from the city and breath some fresh air. The camping site cost only $25 per night, you are allow to install 2 tents per site and maximum of 6 people per site.
It was a beautiful experience! Definitely recommend if you like privacy,peace and quiet! The Delaware Water Gap is very close. Canoeing etc. info can be found by the park rangers at the entrance. Lot that we picked showed beautiful grass and shade online but we had tons of rocks and dirt and boy was it on an angle.
Trail conditions & character
“The views to the river are amazing, there is a boat and kayak launch section if you want to bring your own kayak or boat.”
“Picture yourself waking up to the gentle sound of the flowing water, creating a soothing symphony that lulls you into a peaceful state of mind.”
“The bathroom was very close, fully stocked with paper towels and toilet paper.”
Plan your run at Worthington State Forest
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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitenjparksandforests.org
- Phone+1 908-841-9575
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 |
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