Does anyone know off/reccomend some decent trail runs in and around central jersey? i am looking for stuff thats relatively close by that is a bit more technical than like a tow-path

The Bearfort Ridge Trail in North Jersey is definitely not tow path and is quite nice. I can give you details after I get the guidebook from home.

Also, there is Hacklebarney State Park in Chester, this has fairly groomed paths but it is kinda hilly so would be more entertaining then the barge tow-paths.

Trail running is my new sport.... I have ben going to Clayton park over off exit 11 on 195, I can get you better directions if your interested - good mix of hills and a really pretty place. The loop I do is around 5 miles but you can slice it up any way you want for more or less miles

Also mercer county park if pretty fun, but flat. If you feel like going to the shore Hartshorne Huber woods is awesome and Phila. has Wissahickon.

Trail running is fun, but I keep wishing I was on my MTB!

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