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The Pompton Valley Rail Trail is a 5-mile rail-trail that runs through areas of residential, commercial and industrial development in the townships of Pequannock and Wayne. The majority of the route is lined with trees
Currently, the trail's northern section in Pequannock Township is open to the public. The bridge over the Pompton River and the southern section in Wayne is still under construction with completion expected winter or early spring 2025.
In addition to providing opportunities for recreation, the trail serves as a vital active transportation link for the surrounding communities—connecting neighborhoods, businesses, schools, libraries, parks, transit, and more.
About the Route
From its northern end on River Drive in a wooded area in Pequannock, the trail heads south through the township. Running through a mix of residential neighborhoods and commercial areas, the rail-trail passes a number of parks including Pequannock Valley Park, Washington Park, and Cherry Street Park. The trail also passes the Museum of Pequannock Township, which is housed in the Pompton Plains Railroad Station (33 Evans Pl, Pompton Plains).
The current southern end is on Newark Pompton Turnpike in Pequannock. When complete, the southern end of the trail will be at the Mountain View Train Station in Wayne.
When complete, the trail will be 4.8 miles running between Pequannock and Wayne. Following the abandoned railroad right-of-way, the northern 4.1 miles of the path will be 10ft wide and paved section. Running through environmentally sensitive areas, the southern 0.7-mile section won't follow the right-of-way and will have both paved and boardwalk sections.
Trail History
The trail was built along the inactive railroad bed of the New York, Susquehanna, and Western (NYS&W) Railway. Originally a commuter line, this stretch was later used as the NYS&W's Pompton Industrial Spur.
The Pompton Valley Rail Trail runs between River Dr (Pequannock) and Newark Pompton Turnpike (Pequannock).
There is no designated parking for the trail.
Please visit the TrailLink map for detailed directions.
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