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We are fortunate in Hunterdon County to have some of the finest running routes available to runners anywhere. While we keep our Saturday location constant we move the Sunday runs around the local area to take advantage of some excellent routes. The Columbia Trail, a rails to trail which begins in High Bridge, is one our favorites.It has over 15 miles of groomed trails extending from High Bridge past Long Valley. It is virtually all in shade as it follows the meanderings of the South Branch of the Raritan River. Along the trail we have placed a memorial bench dedicated to John Fischer, an ironman member of our club taken too early in life. Just below the trail is the Ken Lockwood Gorge which offers some beautiful trail running, rough in spots, right along the river. In addition to great scenery there is also some whimsy as careful observers can spot the abodes of gnomes and possibly a dinosaur!
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Newest routes are highlighted with a background color.
New feature added 10/18 Turn by Turn directions courtesy of Jim Hardin
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The
Beast (new and improved 4/17)
Point to point, steep hill. Part of the R2C
Relay
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Bloomsbury Municipal Park
A scenic route through Bloomsbury, Holland, and Greenwich townships with a challenging hill. Park at Ed Tuxhorn Municipal Park on Church Street.
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Bucks County i (13 miles)
You know that imposing wall of rock you see across the river? There's running in them thar hills! This route heads up one of the steepest roads around, then it's rolling hills, rocky woods and gorgeous scenery. Plus, there's a couple options for anyone looking for a shorter run.
Bucks County ii (10.3 miles)
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Another scenic jaunt into PA starting in Tinicum Park. Hills, winding roads, woods and some beautiful open vistas. Also with options for shorter loops.
Bucks County iii (8.3 miles)
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Over the river, then up a fairly challenging hill towards Ringing Rocks Park. More woods, rocks, and rolling hills, and easily modified for those looking for a shorter or longer run.
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Cold Brook Preserve
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A scenic run along the Black River with a few miles of gravel roads thrown in. 10.7 full, with a shorter 5.6 option.
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Columbia
Trail
Out and back on groomed trails. Start from the High Bridge Borough's Commons Park.
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Cuttalossa Creek Run 8 Miles
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One of the prettiest runs in Bucks County. Start at the parking lot at the Bulls Island Recreation Area in Raven Rock, NJ. |
Cuttalossa Creek Run 10.6 Miles
Even more of the above
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D&R
Canal Towpath Frenchtown South
One of many entrances to the D&R, flat,
packed dirt, many distances possible. Park next to the river
on Old River Rd (Left off Bridge St)
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Duke Island Park
6 Mile Route
10 Mile Route
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Echo Hill Park
This is the club's regular Saturday run in winter months. |
Finn Road Park 9-Miler
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Rolling hills, some just roll a little more than others. Terrain is mostly paved road with a small section of dirt.
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Flemington Five Loop
Meet at the pool parking lot on Wellington Ave at 5:20am for a prompt 5:30am start. Please email president@hrhnj.org if you are new and plan to attend. |
Frenchtown-Creek
Road 8.4M
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Run through town up scenic Creek Road. You can run
the towpath for additional miles if so moved. Park next to the river
on Old River Rd (Left off Bridge St)
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Milford-To Hill and Back (11.7 miles)
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Starting in Milford, the first few flat miles along the river lull you into a false sense of complacency, then a nice big up, up, up eventually followed by the welcome down, down, down. |
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Pie Run 6.4
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Sergeantsville Loop 10 M
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There is parking in the municipal lot, opposite the post office just east of the intersection and light at Rte 523 and Rte 604 (Lambert Road). Relax at the General Store after.
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Spruce Run - Voorhees
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This run starts from outside the Park. Some of us have been doing this on Christmas morning each year.
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Stockton 11M
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Start at the Prallsville Mill, run the towpath for 3...then up...then down.
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Sunken Silo
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Whittemore Wildlife Sanctuary
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Scenic and hilly miles circling Black River, Oldwick, and Rockaway with shorter options. We start at the Whittemore Wildlife Sanctuary parking lot on the N. side of Rockaway, just off 523. Nice trail running options, weather permitting, see trail route below.
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Trail Runs
This section is dedicated to trails. If you have a trail that you'd like to share, let us know. |