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Cape May Point State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,819 Google reviews · Running trail in Cape May Point, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cape May Point State Park's 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.
State park featuring a lighthouse & environmental center, plus birding, fishing & hiking.
What runners say about Cape May Point State Park
“Very interesting and park is well maintained bit no pets or swimming on the beach.”
“The beach is a very close and it’s really beautiful as it is less crowded which makes a perfect spot for relaxed beach goers.”
“Amazing views peaceful and laid back.”
Any state park is nice and pretty, but Cape May Point State Park is outstanding. They offer a lot here. 1st of all, there is a very well taken care lighthouse which you climb for $12 per person. They have a rescue boat as an exhibition on the lighthouse premises. Huge free parking lot.
This was a really nice park. It's free to enter, and there's are a few different things to see and do. There's a historical lighthouse and a tower from World War 2. There are 3 miles of walking trails, a half mile of which (the red loop) is a boardwalk and is wheelchair accessible.
Beautiful park! The park has ample parking and an easy view to the lighthouse. There is a cute little museum and visitor Center on site. There are bathrooms, and viewing decks to see the scenery and wildlife. Highly recommend taking the trails next to the parking lot.
This is an amazing State Park in NJ. It has got a beach, lighthouse and trails. There is plenty of parking and restrooms also available. There is four sided tap too for cleaning your feet. The beach is a very close and it’s really beautiful as it is less crowded which makes a perfect spot for relaxed beach goers.
Trail conditions & character
“199 step aerobic workout to get to the top, but lots of stops along the way with windows to look out of at teasing bits of the view.”
“On the other side of the parking lot, there was a lookout area where you can see birds in their natural habitat.”
“There are 3 miles of walking trails, a half mile of which (the red loop) is a boardwalk and is wheelchair accessible.”
“There's bathrooms, a museum (wasn't open when we were there) and a small shop and of course, the lighthouse.”
“Top level is not accessible by the public, it is still functional and maintained by the Coast Guard”
“The Visitor's enture and Nature Museum are free There is a charge to climb the lighthouse stairs.”
“There are 3 miles of walking trails, a half mile of which (the red loop) is a boardwalk and is wheelchair accessible.”
“The light house, little museum, beach, plenty of parking.”
“There are 3 miles of walking trails, a half mile of which (the red loop) is a boardwalk and is wheelchair accessible.”
Plan your run at Cape May Point State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitestate.nj.us
- Phone+1 609-884-2159
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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