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Yantacaw Brook Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 157 Google reviews · Running trail in Montclair, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Yantacaw Brook 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.
Small park featuring trees, flowers and rolling hills.
What runners say about Yantacaw Brook Park
“The area displays a beautiful waterfall surrounding a small pond with a creek running through.”
“This park brings very positive calm vibes and can bring down any stress levels as you walk through this park.”
Great place to go for a walk by the pond, bring your kids do some chalk or scooters, bring your doggies or simply just read a book. We come here often, the only downside is that there’s no restrooms.
Yantacaw Brook Park is a beautiful, serene spot perfect for a peaceful stroll. The park is well-maintained and offers a scenic environment with lush greenery and calming water views. It's also dog-friendly, making it a great place to walk your furry friend.
Yantacaw Brook Park is a hidden gem within Montclair. This park brings very positive calm vibes and can bring down any stress levels as you walk through this park. With a style that portrays montclair as an elegant upscale community that takes pride in their parks and recreation.
Nice, uncrowded spot for a short walk. Remnant of a former golf course; look hard and you’ll see a few artifacts.
Trail conditions & character
“The area displays a beautiful waterfall surrounding a small pond with a creek running through.”
“It's also dog-friendly, making it a great place to walk your furry friend.”
“Yantacaw Brook Park is a beautiful, serene spot perfect for a peaceful stroll.”
“Well maintained park with paved walking paths.”
Plan your run at Yantacaw Brook Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemontclairnjusa.org
- Phone+1 973-509-4915
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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