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Esther Yanai Preserve

4.3 ★★★★☆ 23 Google reviews · Running trail in Moorestown, New Jersey · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Esther Yanai Preserve'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.

Natural surfaceLoopOpen 24hQuiet

What runners say about Esther Yanai Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (23 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 8 mentions

“Quiet park with a walking loop that takes you through the preserve and along Swedes Run.”

09/11/2023: After 2.5 years, I found out that there were many boardwalks built across those swampy areas. So even after the heavy rain last night, it was not muddy walking on the trail. Thumbs up for the township public works!

★★★★☆ — Angela , Sep 2023

Peaceful wooded park with a trail and a creek. Lots of mushrooms in the fall. Great place to escape if you want to be amongst the trees for a little while :)

★★★★☆ — Anne , Jan 2022

At first glance the trail doesn't appear too vast but discovered yesterday that the trail is a large loop. A bench can be found along a stream, a very peaceful setting. Was amazed at how many different species of mushroom were naturally growing around the path on pieces of dead wood.

★★★★☆ — Matt , Oct 2021

Found this place while searching for a trail near Majoda Stables. Surprised it was so close. Late winter visit no leaves yet, after a day of rain. Mostly dry but wetness was a hindrance to progressing too far. A few huge trees fells. Will definitely return later in the year.

★★★★☆ — Bill , Jul 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 23 reviews →

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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 8 mentions

“Quiet park with a walking loop that takes you through the preserve and along Swedes Run.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“So even after the heavy rain last night, it was not muddy walking on the trail.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“At first glance the trail doesn't appear too vast but discovered yesterday that the trail is a large loop.”

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Plan your run at Esther Yanai Preserve

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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.

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Esther Yanai Preserve

Moorestown, New Jersey

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Running trails near Moorestown

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Swede Run Fields & Dog Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 357 reviews

Moorestown, NJ

1 miShadedDog-friendly

Public park with 2 fenced areas for dogs of different sizes, plus balls, water fountains, and benches.

under a mile away

Rainbow Meadow Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 141 reviews

Delran, NJ

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Park with well-maintained trails, picnic tables, and a restroom for jogging, walking, and dogs.

1.6 miles away

Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 384 reviews

Moorestown, NJ

1 miLoopBoardwalkShaded

Pond, creek and river views to be had at this clean park that is home to a variety of wildlife and dogs.

1.6 miles away

Delran Community Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 41 reviews

Delran, NJ

Dog-friendly

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Little Woods on the Rancocas

4.3 ★★★★☆ 42 reviews

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LoopScenicDog-friendly

2.2 miles away

Mill Creek Park

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Willingboro, NJ

LoopPavedScenic

This 14-acre park offers nature trails, playgrounds, a pavilion & picnic tables.

2.3 miles away

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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.