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Forest Resource Education Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 144 Google reviews · Running trail in Jackson 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 Forest Resource Education Center'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.
Area for hiking, horseback riding and walking through forests.
What runners say about Forest Resource Education Center
“Sandy, some crushed stone, some mulch, a lot of variety, and overall beautiful, peaceful ride.”
“Sandy, some crushed stone, some mulch, a lot of variety, and overall beautiful, peaceful ride.”
“Easy trails, with everything you need to know about the Pine Barrens.”
Informative and beautiful center! Recommend stopping in before or after your hike!
Nice quiet learning trail. Great for small children or just quietly connecting with nature.
I live right next to this and when ever one of my kids has a bad day I bike around the trails The have a trail for the blind and it's so easy I go with my 5 year old he loves it I wish I can meet the guy who built this so I can thank him personally
Great place to trail ride with my horse! Well marked, and well maintained trails, various footing. Sandy, some crushed stone, some mulch, a lot of variety, and overall beautiful, peaceful ride. Just make sure it's not hunting season when you go!
Trail conditions & character
“Sandy, some crushed stone, some mulch, a lot of variety, and overall beautiful, peaceful ride.”
“Found Yellow Trail map after riding to the end opposite the Main parking lot.”
“blue and yellow markers on same trail but doesn't show it on the trail map.”
Plan your run at Forest Resource Education Center
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 — reported by runners
- Websitenj.gov
- Phone+1 732-928-2360
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–4 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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