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From I95: Interstate 195 to exit 11 (Imlaystown/Cox's Corner). Eastbound, turn right and follow to end; westbound, turn left and follow to end. Turn left onto Rt. 526 and make immediate right onto Imlaystown-Davis Station Rd. Follow to Emley's Hill Rd., turn left. Follow to Park on left. From RT 537: Rt. 537 west to Rt. 526 (becomes Red Valley Rd.) to Imlaystown-Davis Station Rd. Turn left and follow Imlaystown-Davis Station Rd. to Emley's Hill Rd., turn left and follow to Park on left.
Clayton Park Overview The forested, hilly trails and the rustic setting of 421-acre Clayton Park in rural Upper Freehold, New Jersey makes this a popular destination for local hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers. Located amidst the rolling farmland of western Monmouth County, Clayton park is one of the most beautiful parks in the county system and is treasured for it's stately stands of red and white oak, beech, ash and birch trees. Visitors who arrive at the park via Imlaystown Road will pass through quaint Imlaystown with its historic landmark, Saltar's Mill, and picturesque Imlaystown Lake. An information kiosk located at the park entrance displays a large map of the entire park and trails. Trail maps, a portable toilet and picnic tables are also available here. The trailhead to the Glen trail and Bridges trail can be accessed from behind the kiosk. To pick up either the Old Forge or Doctors Creek trails requires traveling some distance along the Bridges trail.
Trail Description The Clayton Park multi-use trails are are mostly smooth, hardpacked dirt. There are a handful of climbs and descents that may pose a challenge for the beginner mountain biker. It is a good place to develop and practice your mountain bike handling skills. The park is small, making it difficult to get really lost as you are never far from the parking lot. The easy trails are wide paths with a gentle grade. The moderate trails are narrower and longer, with steeper grades, technical challenges such as log climbs, rooty sections and more primitive trail conditions. Glen Trail: An easy 0.7 mile trail through the solitude of Clayton Forest. Most appropriate for walking. Bridges Trail: An easy 1.8 mile diverse dirt path through forests and fields. The trail intersects with the Doctor's Creek Trail, Old Forge trail and the Glen trail making for a fun ride the that winds and loops through diverse habitat. Old Forge Trail: A Moderate 1.5 mile trail that takes it name from the old forge that was once located on park property, said to be near where the trail starts up the old road. It climbs to the heights of Clayton Park and explores the deep woods in the eastern section of the park. Doctor's Creek Trail: A Moderate 1.6 mile trail winds along Doctor's Creek providing great wetland views. This trail is the longest and most diverse.
For more information: Clayton Park Phone: (609) 259-5794 Monmouth County Park System Phone: (732) 842.4000
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