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Haddon Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 346 Google reviews · Running trail in Mt Ephraim, New Jersey · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Haddon Lake Park'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.

PavedOpen 24hScenicTrailhead parking

Waterside park featuring walking trails, playgrounds and fishing spots.

What runners say about Haddon Lake Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (346 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Beautiful views of the water, great outdoor spaces for kids to be active/play, safe trails for joggers, & the grounds are very well kept.”

That’s my favorite park nearby home!!!!! They have three more parks if you keep walking toward the traffic lights 🚦 I highly recommend to you if you just wanna go whether you’re a runner 🏃🏻‍♀️ or just to still your mind! 🤗

★★★★★ — Caterine , Dec 2022

This is my favorite nearby park. There is a paved one mile loop, a playground and it continues on if you cross the street where there is another playground and stage. If you continue up to station ave there is a little war memorial. I believe they’re currently building a bathroom as well at the prospect ridge end.

★★★★★ — Amanda , Jan 2025

I commute to Camden 6 out of 7 days, with a small child in tow. This park is the silver lining to what is other wise, a very bleak & dreary landscape. It is a little oasis to what's in my opinion, a surrounding area, pretty much void of any kid friendly spaces.

★★★★★ — Amanda , Dec 2024

Nice little park. The path goes all the way around the lake and it’s almost exactly one mile, so that’s convenient. There is also a nice playground for the children. Plenty of benches to just sit and enjoy the lake or the wildlife.

★★★★★ — Josh , Sep 2024

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“Beautiful views of the water, great outdoor spaces for kids to be active/play, safe trails for joggers, & the grounds are very well kept.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Come and park in the parking lot, get out and take a stroll around, there are plenty of benches all around.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“There is a paved one mile loop, a playground and it continues on if you cross the street where there is another playground and stage.”

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Plan your run at Haddon Lake Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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

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 Haddon Lake Park

Mt Ephraim, New Jersey

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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.