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Barclay Farmstead Trails

4.8 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Running trail in Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Barclay Farmstead Trails' own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

ScenicDog-friendly

What runners say about Barclay Farmstead Trails

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (14 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Very well kept and an excellent place to get air and exercise!”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Barclay Farmstead is a wonderful place to walk, play, picnic, learn about history and see the beautiful community gardens.”

Amazing place to hike, walk, take your dog, clear your mind and relax. Gorgeous place with lots of benches, paths, gardens with flowers and real tomatoes. Very well kept and an excellent place to get air and exercise! My dog and I both love it here!

★★★★★ — Leslie , Aug 2025

Short trails. Beautiful streams, fields, and forests. Lots of birds…I spent time listening to their songs. Rich history here in Barclay. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear for both the terrain and moisture conditions.

★★★★★ — Noelle , Dec 2025

Barclay Farmstead is a wonderful place to walk, play, picnic, learn about history and see the beautiful community gardens. One of our favorite places in Cherry Hill.

★★★★★ — Laura , May 2025

Nice area, great for kids especially little ones with playground and open garden area to view in warmer months. They also offer different programs for youth you can look into. Trail is short loop with a short cut if need be.

★★★★☆ — Cliff , Dec 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 14 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Barclay Farmstead is a wonderful place to walk, play, picnic, learn about history and see the beautiful community gardens.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Amazing place to hike, walk, take your dog, clear your mind and relax.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitecherryhill-nj.com
  • Phone+1 856-488-6878
  • Social Instagram

Hours

Monday 7 am–7:30 pm
Tuesday 7 am–7:30 pm
Wednesday 7 am–7:30 pm
Thursday 7 am–7:30 pm
Friday 7 am–7:30 pm
Saturday 7 am–7:30 pm
Sunday 7 am–7:30 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Barclay Farmstead Trails

1146 Forge Rd, Cherry Hill Township, NJ 08034

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.