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Challenge Grove Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 386 Google reviews · Running trail in Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Challenge Grove 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.

ScenicRestroomsTrailhead parking

This 18-acre park features playgrounds, a bike path, picnic areas, sports facilities & a garden.

What runners say about Challenge Grove Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (386 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“It is very clean and the kids enjoy playing t this park.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“They have plenty of parking and a beautiful area for kids to play basketball and a playground area.”

Great place for kids and families! Thew were on all of the equipment, playing ball, and walking around!! There is a small nature trail around the sides!! Absolutely love this park/playground! It is perfect to bring the kids here when the weather permits!! They have picnic benches and places to sit in the, shade!!

★★★★★ — Abdullah , Feb 2019

Nice big playground however the kids love the spinning cup. We flew kites on the baseball field. Brought food with us and spread blankets. Lots of families, runners, walkers and players on a beautiful day. Parking could be rough on busy days which are weekends mostly. Haven't been here at night so that me be a problem.

★★★★☆ — Bill , May 2019

I like to got this park. It is safe and I saw cops doing checks. Also they have basketball court, playgrounds for kids and I enjoy having an afternoon walk on the track, with no bicycling allowed. Also they have a trail and looks like they are expanding the park on the other adjoining area across the park.

★★★★☆ — Judith , Mar 2021

Nice playground for young children. Walking track surrounds the playground. Basketball court is well maintained. There is also a pond to view and hiking trails.

★★★★★ — Thomas , Apr 2025

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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 5 mentions

“They have plenty of parking and a beautiful area for kids to play basketball and a playground area.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“They have plenty of parking and a beautiful area for kids to play basketball and a playground area.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“If there were restrooms, it'd be a lot better.”

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Plan your run at Challenge Grove Park

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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitecamdencounty.com
  • Phone+1 856-216-2117
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–9 pm
Saturday 6 am–9 pm
Sunday 6 am–9 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 Challenge Grove Park

101 Bortons Mill 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.