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Last updated: September 20, 2025

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1. Cooper River Park loop — Collingswood

5.92km

00:37

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Manasquan Reservoir loop trail run — Howell Township

8.54km

00:53

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Long Branch Boardwalk run — East Long Branch

6.33km

00:40

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Cross Country Trail & Pond Trail loop — Holmdel County Park

7.04km

00:52

90m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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5. Mount Tammany Loop – Worthington State Forest

5.43km

00:54

360m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Sandy Hook Trail loop — Gateway National Recreation Area

14.3km

01:28

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Bike path, Red Trail, and Orange Trail loop — Mercer County Park

9.31km

00:58

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Thompson County Park loop run — Middletown, New Jersey

8.14km

00:59

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Bayshore Trail run — Atlantic Highlands

6.71km

00:45

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Alpine Picnic Area via Long Path loop — Bergen County

9.68km

01:17

210m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in New Jersey

1. Cooper River Park loop — Collingswood

2. Manasquan Reservoir loop trail run — Howell Township

3. Long Branch Boardwalk run — East Long Branch

4. Cross Country Trail & Pond Trail loop — Holmdel County Park

5. Mount Tammany Loop – Worthington State Forest

6. Sandy Hook Trail loop — Gateway National Recreation Area

7. Bike path, Red Trail, and Orange Trail loop — Mercer County Park

8. Thompson County Park loop run — Middletown, New Jersey

9. Bayshore Trail run — Atlantic Highlands

10. Alpine Picnic Area via Long Path loop — Bergen County

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