Pompton Valley Rail Trail
Pompton Valley Rail Trail
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
Hours:
M-F: Daily, sunrise to sunset
Sat-Sun: Daily, sunrise to sunset
Enjoy a pleasant walk or bike ride along the 5.1-mile paved/boardwalk trail, which is relatively flat and accessible to users with different abilities and needs.
Public parking is not available at most Pompton Valley Rail Trail road access points. However, there are nearby public parking areas along the route.
Road Access Points:
- Mountainview Boulevard, Wayne Township (near Mountain View Train Station)
- Meadow Road, Wayne Township
- Ryerson Avenue, Wayne Township
- Haul Road, Wayne Township
- Newark Pompton Turnpike, Pequannock Township
- Jefferson Road, Pequannock Township
- Alexander Avenue, Pequannock Township
- Jackson Avenue, Pequannock Township (parking lot available)
- Woodland Place, Pequannock Township
- River Drive, Pequannock Township
The Pompton Valley Rail Trail is a popular linear path shared by pedestrians, in-line skaters, and bikers. Click/tap here for a few tips about sharing this relaxing, natural space!
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- Jogging/running/walking
- Biking
- In-line skating
The Pompton Valley Rail Trail was constructed on top of the inactive railroad bed of the New York, Susquehanna, and Western (NYS&W) Railway. The stretch was once a commuter line and was later used as NYS&W’s Pompton Industrial Spur, serving freight customers along the railroad.
The $32 million project, funded through a federal grant administered by the North Jersey Transportation Authority (NJTPA), is one of the largest trail initiatives in Morris County history. Design and right-of-way purchases accounted for nearly $11 million, while construction cost about $21 million. Construction started in June 2022. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was on May 29, 2025.
