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Flat & Fast Running Trails in New Jersey
New Jersey has 95 trails with flat, fast terrain in this directory, across 74 cities and towns — Morristown, Princeton, Oakland, Somerset and 70 more. Gentle grades for tempo efforts, goal-pace long runs and steady miles.
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Cape May Point State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,819 reviews
State park featuring a lighthouse & environmental center, plus birding, fishing & hiking.
Watchung Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,679 reviews
Vast park offering cross-country skiing, fishing, outdoor ice skating, hiking, camping & more.
Raritan Bay Waterfront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,695 reviews
136-acre park along the water with sports fields plus a playground, nature study area & gazebo.
Mt Tammany Red Dot Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,431 reviews
Challenging but doable hike with a rock-climbing trail up to a summit view of the Delaware River.
Pyramid Mountain
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,153 reviews
1,500+ acres of county-owned forests, streams & trails, with a 150-ton boulder perched at the top.
Double Trouble State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,141 reviews
State park with cranberry bogs & a preserved 19th-century company town, plus nature trails.
Loantaka Brook Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 973 reviews
Scenic park offering 8 miles of trails, picnic areas, athletic fields & green space.
G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve (formerly known as Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve)
4.7 ★★★★★ 939 reviews
A peaceful 120-acre nature preserve surrounding a lake known for fishing, hiking & birdwatching.
Fort Lee Historic Park, Palisades Interstate Park Commission
4.6 ★★★★★ 957 reviews
Cliffside park featuring scenic vistas, a visitor center & reconstructed Revolutionary War camp.
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 820 reviews
Sprawling park with trails for hiking & mountain biking, plus fishing, boating & mountain climbing.
Appalachian Trail Boardwalk
4.8 ★★★★★ 769 reviews
Scenic boardwalk trails for scenic hikes through a swampy area, plus a suspension bridge.
Lewis Morris Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 764 reviews
County park featuring miles of trails, picnic areas, sports fields & a sandy beach on Sunrise Lake.
Washington Valley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 720 reviews
Expansive historic area featuring 18th- & 19th-century farmhouses & buildings, plus nature trails.
Tourne Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 688 reviews
Park spanning nearly 550 acres, offering views, an entrance dating from 1759 & wildflower trails.
South Mountain - Fairy Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 681 reviews
Family-friendly path dotted with tiny, handcrafted homes for fairies.
Plainsboro Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 644 reviews
A variety of trails, a visitor center & gift shop are offered at this lakefront nature preserve.
Kittatinny Valley State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 621 reviews
Featuring a restored 19th-century village, this park offers multi-use trails, fishing & boating.
Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 606 reviews
220-acre nature preserve offering an educational center, a fishing lake & wooded hiking trails.
Speedwell Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 600 reviews
Green space with a playground & an open field, plus a waterfall & fishing lake with a walking trail.
The Celery Farm
4.7 ★★★★★ 469 reviews
A 107-acre wetlands preserve with trails, hosting 53 breeding bird species (with 240 sighted here).
Loantaka Brook Reservation - Recreation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 458 reviews
Park with picnic areas and a playground, plus hiking, and biking trails, and a baseball field.
Lord Stirling Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 433 reviews
Equestrian operation offering English-style trail rides & lessons plus frequent showcases in a ring.
6 Mile Run
4.7 ★★★★★ 429 reviews
Trails for hiking, mountain biking, and trail running with a public restroom.
Middlesex County Open Space
4.7 ★★★★★ 388 reviews
Kid-friendly paved greenway (with a bridge) for walking and biking, as well as roller blading and skating.
Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge
4.7 ★★★★★ 388 reviews
Wildlife habitat known for its diversity of birds with hunting, fishing, trails & learning programs.
Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 384 reviews
Pond, creek and river views to be had at this clean park that is home to a variety of wildlife and dogs.
Mercer Meadows
4.8 ★★★★★ 370 reviews
Scenic park with biking routes through 1600+ acres of meadows & woodlands, plus bodies of water.
Giant Stairs Palisades
4.8 ★★★★★ 364 reviews
Popular hiking locale featuring trails with cliff views, lizards, and snakes.
Ramapo Lake Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 369 reviews
Vistas of a lake and ruins dot this leafy hiking destination featuring a mix of easy to challenging trails.
Anderson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 342 reviews
This park was laid out over 100 years ago by the firm of the famous Olmsted brothers.
Saddle River County Park-Wild Duck Pond Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 315 reviews
Park featuring a playground and a fenced-in area for dogs, plus benches and picnic tables.
Clayton Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 320 reviews
County park on 422 acres of rolling farmland, offering trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding.
Continental Soldiers Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 277 reviews
Clean field featuring a playground for kids as well as sporting grounds.
Stairway To Heaven
4.8 ★★★★★ 261 reviews
Rock-laden trail, featuring steep ascents and scenic views.
Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 259 reviews
Nature preserve featuring several hiking trails in a picturesque setting with woodlands & a lake.
Essex County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 244 reviews
Kid-friendly park with a playground and a paved trail circling the lake.
Allaire State Park Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 235 reviews
Popular, mostly flat park featuring various mountain biking trails as well as running trails.
Mill Creek Marsh Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 234 reviews
Peaceful park offering a looping trail through a marsh that's popular for birdwatching.
Franklin Parker Preserve — Chatsworth Lake Entrance
4.8 ★★★★★ 214 reviews
Pine barrens preserve, with wetlands, hiking, blueberry and cranberry farms and a bridge.
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail - Mapleton Rd
4.7 ★★★★★ 217 reviews
Scenic trail that's good for cycling, bird-watching, fishing, jogging and hiking, as well as dog-walking.
Institute Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 210 reviews
589 acres of woods, farmland & wetlands, with serene walking trails & a wooden footbridge.
Hugh Force Canal Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 187 reviews
Public green space featuring a scenic walk next to the remains of an old boat channel & railroad.
Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park Trail - Amwell Road
4.7 ★★★★★ 181 reviews
Popular towpath and scenic trail, perfect for walking, biking, hiking, and horseback riding.
Smith's Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 169 reviews
Nature haven, with playgrounds, picnic areas, a butterfly garden and hiking paths.
Ramapo Mountain State Forest (Upper Lot)
4.7 ★★★★★ 171 reviews
State park offering numerous hiking trails through woods leading to a lake, castle ruins, and scenic views.
Elephant Swamp Nature Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 158 reviews
Straight, flat rail trail passing farm fields and wooded areas, popular for dog-walking.
Kinkora Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 152 reviews
Paved trail through fields and woods offering benches and picnic tables.
Herrontown Woods
4.5 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
This 142-acre pine forest has walking trails & more than 30 species of trees, shrubs & flowers.
Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 137 reviews
Park featuring 77 miles of canal built by Irish immigrants in 1836, plus hiking, biking, and picnicking.
Skillman Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 128 reviews
Public park with picnic areas and a restroom, trails, 2 dog parks, and cross-country skiing.
Alcyon Lake
4.7 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Picnic, soccer-, baseball- and softball-friendly, family-oriented park, offering a disc golf course, soccer fields, a playground, clean restrooms, a lakeside boat launch, and an extensive network of trails.
Columbia Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
Level rail trail that's often shaded and features views of the gorge, plus areas for walking, biking and hiking.
Loantaka Brook Park, Madison, NJ
4.8 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
Recreation area with trails for walking, running, horseback riding, and biking, plus a public restroom and picnic tables.
Somerdale Nature Trail Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 120 reviews
Short, easy hiking trails and bat boxes through the woods and along a stream.
Weltz Conservation Area
4.2 ★★★★☆ 118 reviews
This 169-acre undeveloped forested park features a walking trail, birdwatching & more.
St. Michael's Farm Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 98 reviews
Site of a former orphanage, now serving as a farm & forested park with hiking trails.
Jonathan's Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 91 reviews
Park with a network of trails for walks, birdwatching, and views.
Five Mile Lock - D&R Canal State Park Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Park with trails for hiking and biking, as well as opportunities for fishing.
South Riverwalk Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
Peaceful park along the Delaware River featuring a playground and a statue honoring Trenton's history.
Bicycle Trail Glassboro/Williamstown
4.6 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
Flat, paved, straight wildlife space for hiking, cycling and running, along with wooded paths, wetlands and swamps.
Sawmill Creek Trail & Transco Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
Park with a 1-mi. trail surrounded by water, good for walking and bird-watching.
Patriots' Path - 1976 Section
4.7 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
Paved rail-to-trails area featuring flat terrain and scenic stretches of countryside for hiking, biking and dog-walking.
West Essex Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 63 reviews
Woodsy area featuring walking and biking trails, with wildlife sightings.
Hiking Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 63 reviews
Hiking area with mowed-grass paths, ideal for kids, birding, and wildlife-spotting.
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Canal-side trail along the Delaware River featuring hiking and bike paths, plus a scenic overview.
Bortons Mill Trails
4.3 ★★★★☆ 63 reviews
Park with trails for walking and dog-walking.
West Deptford Nature Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Relaxed preserve with a tree-lined path and picturesque surroundings, as well as ample parking.
Bedminster Hike and Bikeway
4.4 ★★★★☆ 57 reviews
Scenic, paved trail for hiking and walking along a river, with playgrounds, bike jumps and a rope swing.
Great Oak Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 61 reviews
Park featuring a former public pool and skatepark, plus trails.
Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
4.5 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a pond and trails for hiking and biking.
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail, South Bound Brook, NJ
4.5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
Patriots Path Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
Mt. Laurel State Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 24 reviews
Columbia Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
Barnegat Branch Trail
4.3 ★★★★☆ 6 reviews
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