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Long-Run Trails (5+ Miles) in New Jersey
New Jersey has 44 trails with long-run distance (5+ miles) in this directory, across 34 cities and towns — Monroe Township, Morristown, Bedminster, Cream Ridge and 30 more. Five miles or more of continuous trail — enough to build a real long run on.
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Palisades Interstate Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 5,817 reviews
2,500-acre riverfront park offers 30 miles of hiking & ski trails, playgrounds & a nature sanctuary.
Watchung Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,679 reviews
Vast park offering cross-country skiing, fishing, outdoor ice skating, hiking, camping & more.
Wawayanda State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,167 reviews
A lake, woodland hills, mountains & 60+ miles of trails allow for year-round outdoor recreation.
Ramapo Valley County Reservation
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,006 reviews
Vast park on 3,313 acres with rugged trails & dog-friendly walking paths, a pond, reservoir & views.
Horseshoe Lake Recreation Complex
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,402 reviews
Recreation complex featuring a lake with fishing & swimming, a playground, sports facilities & more.
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.
Tourne Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 688 reviews
Park spanning nearly 550 acres, offering views, an entrance dating from 1759 & wildflower trails.
Glen Rock Duck Pond
4.7 ★★★★★ 678 reviews
Popular park featuring a pond for ducks and a playground for kids, along with a fountain and paths.
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.
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.
Palisades Interstate Park Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 355 reviews
Scenic outdoor experience destination offering hiking trails, picnic areas and lookout points.
Clayton Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 320 reviews
County park on 422 acres of rolling farmland, offering trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding.
Sunrise Mountain Overlook
4.9 ★★★★★ 292 reviews
Scenic hiking destination and picnic spot with trails and a mountain overlook offering panoramic vistas.
Veterans Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 293 reviews
Community green space with a playground and a soccer field plus picnic tables.
Timber Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 234 reviews
This large, woodsy place has trails, pavilions & restrooms, plus a 9-acre enclosed area for dogs.
Franklin Parker Preserve — Chatsworth Lake Entrance
4.8 ★★★★★ 214 reviews
Pine barrens preserve, with wetlands, hiking, blueberry and cranberry farms and a bridge.
Black River Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 187 reviews
Woodsy park, scenic hiking area with ruins and waterfalls, plus an old mill.
Tatum Park, Holland Activity Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 134 reviews
Kid-friendly park with picnic tables, well-marked hiking trails, and a public restroom.
Skillman Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 128 reviews
Public park with picnic areas and a restroom, trails, 2 dog parks, and cross-country skiing.
Woods of Wenonah
4.6 ★★★★★ 120 reviews
Scenic hiking destination with a lake, trails for all skill levels, birdwatching and dogs allowed.
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.
John Clyde Native Grassland Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Open meadows and woodlands, home to wildlife and wildflowers, crisscrossed by trails.
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.
Palisades Park Recreation Area
4.3 ★★★★☆ 61 reviews
A 12-mile-long preserve including hiking & ski trails, a boat launch & a scenic riverside drive.
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.
Six Mile Run State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 46 reviews
State park with well-maintained trails for hiking, mountain biking, and exploring abandoned houses.
Arney's Mount Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
Scenic park with a 2-mile paved loop trail, suitable for walking, biking, and rollerblading.
Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
4.5 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a pond and trails for hiking and biking.
James Andrews Memorial County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
Open natural area featuring a brook with trout, plus trails for hiking, biking & winter activities.
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