Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park in Montclair State University
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. 7 acres are parks and preserves, 2.3 per 1,000 residents. 0.3 miles of mapped trail cross Montclair State University, 0.8 per square mile of land.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
The best walking months in Montclair State University: April to June, August and September
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.5 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.1 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 39 | 42 | 50 | 62 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 84 | 77 | 65 | 54 | 44 |
| Rain (in) | 3.4 | 2.8 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 4.3 |
February is the driest month (2.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 86 °F). 4.6 inches fall in July, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 86 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Montclair State University →
Montclair State University and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair State University | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Great Notch | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Clifton | 3% | 0.6 | 4 | 99%+ | B |
| Upper Montclair | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Montclair Township | 7% | 1.3 | 8 | 99%+ | A− |
| Little Falls Township | 2% | 1.0 | 5 | 99%+ | B+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Montclair State University
Where can I hike in Montclair State University?
The longest trail networks: Alumni Green, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Montclair State University’s trails?
Machuga Heights and Alumni Green don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Montclair State University?
26,351 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Montclair State University or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 7 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Montclair State University neighbors.
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →