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Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 606 Google reviews · Running trail in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve'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.
220-acre nature preserve offering an educational center, a fishing lake & wooded hiking trails.
What runners say about Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve
“There is an easy and scenic trail, as well as a lake with incredibly warm, clean and calm water - it's very pleasant to swim in!”
“There is an easy and scenic trail, as well as a lake with incredibly warm, clean and calm water - it's very pleasant to swim in!”
“There is an easy and scenic trail, as well as a lake with incredibly warm, clean and calm water - it's very pleasant to swim in!”
If you are coming here thinking this is all a cement path looping around a nice little pond, you are going to be disappointed. This is a nature reserve, the paths are dirt, the climbs can be steep, and there are plenty of things to keep you watching where you put your feet.
This is a really nice spot to bring your dog or even just go to enjoy nature. There are plenty of trails. The main trail is one big circle with lots of scenery. Then u can “go down a level” by the water and walk around there. There is also side trails that stretch for awhile. Would definitely recommend checking it out.
Come here often enough to love it for a variety of reasons. It’s always clean and maintained well, different trails and areas to hike, jog, bike, etc. The township continues expanding and improving on it season by season too. Also, not a bad place to take your dog for a photo shoot!
Beautiful, expansive area. Trails are well planned, the variety of trees & nature selections are impressive. Cornucopia of trees, grasses, shrubs, water, textures. With hills and valleys all through the park, land height variation allows for scenic overlooks, changing points of view.
Trail conditions & character
“There is an easy and scenic trail, as well as a lake with incredibly warm, clean and calm water - it's very pleasant to swim in!”
“My dog and I used to spend a lot of time here, it is our favorite hiking spot in that area.”
“This is a nature reserve, the paths are dirt, the climbs can be steep, and there are plenty of things to keep you watching where you put your feet.”
“Everyone we encountered were incredibly friendly and mindful of their pets, children and noise level.”
“Not another monotonous wooded trail with a narrow view of trees that isn't connected and accessible when you must decide on a singular path.”
“Great place for quiet walking, lots of birds.”
“There is also ample paved parking, porta-a-potties, and a small rest area to compliment all the benches around the upper path.”
“There is also ample paved parking, porta-a-potties, and a small rest area to compliment all the benches around the upper path.”
“Not another monotonous wooded trail with a narrow view of trees that isn't connected and accessible when you must decide on a singular path.”
Plan your run at Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- 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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