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E.H.T. Nature Reserve Smart Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 246 Google reviews · Running trail in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from E.H.T. Nature Reserve Smart Trail'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.
Lakeside hiking spot featuring multiple trails, benches and a canoe launch.
What runners say about E.H.T. Nature Reserve Smart Trail
“Kobe loves the eht nature reserve short car ride to get here nice clean trails to walk ,lots to sniff and friendly people also enjoying the outdoors”
“Beautiful nature reserve to walk, hike, jog, bike, kayak or canoeing along with your pup, take pics of wildlife and birds.”
“It is so quiet away from the roads and the trails are very easy to walk.”
It's beautiful, clean & and safe, great for jogging or taking the pups out for exercise. (Also makes a great meditation spot in the summer☀️)
We love the nature reserve and so does our puppy! It's a beautiful place to walk and hangout
I saw a bald eagle couple! Great place for bird watching and getting out into nature. Hard to believe this is New Jersey with the elevated hiking trails.
Beautiful landscape, Great for biking, hiking or a walk by open lake or through wooded trails. Fishing and bird watching an environmental learning center. Picnic tables, benches, parking
Trail conditions & character
“If you like water and love the sweetness it adds to a view than this place is for you, it has amazing view of lakes and old Ship dock which it used to be.”
“Bring your dog and enjoy sitting on the benchs and taking in the views or casting a rod or two.”
“It is so quiet away from the roads and the trails are very easy to walk.”
“Plenty of parking spaces, a big lake and 3 trails to choose from, can't be it in any type of weather, as a bonus, there's a portable restroom in the lot”
“Plenty of parking spaces, a big lake and 3 trails to choose from, can't be it in any type of weather, as a bonus, there's a portable restroom in the lot”
Plan your run at E.H.T. Nature Reserve Smart Trail
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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteehtnaturereserve.org
- Phone+1 609-272-8120
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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