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Cox Hall Creek WMA
4.7 ★★★★★ 219 Google reviews · Running trail in Villas, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cox Hall Creek WMA'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.
Golf course turned open space, this park features hiking paths and a lake for fishing.
What runners say about Cox Hall Creek WMA
“Clean trails, paved, quiet, nice place to get some steps in.”
“i come here at least 1 time a week to calm my mind, it is a huge childhood spot with trails leading through different terrains and a beautiful pond in the middle.”
“i come here at least 1 time a week to calm my mind, it is a huge childhood spot with trails leading through different terrains and a beautiful pond in the middle.”
Very nice trail. Clean, Quiet, peaceful. Lots of turtles frogs and birds it was wonderful to see so much life.
These trails are beautiful. The lake too is so nice with all the ducks and turtles.
Trails are nice, sandy with pines and other mature trees. The pond has lots of pretty purple wildflowers, turtles, and dragonflies in summer. Great for practicing casting if you're into fishing. People were walking their dogs while I was there, just keep them leashed.
Great place to enjoy nature by yourself or with the family. Bike and walking trails are old cart paths from the golf course so they are asphalt and easy to walk or ride on. The large pond provides great fishing. Plenty of wildlife to photograph.
Trail conditions & character
“Bike and walking trails are old cart paths from the golf course so they are asphalt and easy to walk or ride on.”
“This 'golf course- turned- preserved open space' is a beautiful piece of property and one of my favorite spots to walk our dogs and enjoy the changing seasons.”
“There is also a parking lot right next to the pond.”
“Clean trails, paved, quiet, nice place to get some steps in.”
Plan your run at Cox Hall Creek WMA
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteconservewildlifenj.org
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–5 pm |
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