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Hammonton Lake Park Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Running trail in Hammonton, New Jersey · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Hammonton Lake Park 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.

ScenicStroller / ADARestrooms

What runners say about Hammonton Lake Park Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (59 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Gorgeous day for it and we had the park to ourselves!”

This is a huge park that I happen to find on Google maps. There is a large play area that is fenced & gated. The play area is suitable for all age types. From the little ones learning to walk all through the big kids who like to be daring. It is bicycle friendly. There is a paved path that goes all throughout the park.

★★★★☆ — Jamie , Nov 2025

Nice park. They have youth sports games, a lake and a 1/2 mile track for exercising.

★★★★★ — Joseph , Jul 2021

Great. Place for long walks. Kids can play. Bring. Lunch and eat atpark

★★★★★ — Wilfredo , Apr 2017

Absolutely a hidden treasure in Hammonton. Great for fishing, hiking, fishing, playing and canoeing.

★★★★★ — Richard , Apr 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 59 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Gorgeous day for it and we had the park to ourselves!”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

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Plan your run at Hammonton Lake Park Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitetownofhammonton.org
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Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 pm

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 Hammonton Lake Park Trail

Hammonton Lake Park Trail, Hammonton, NJ 08037

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

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Penny Pot

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Large wilderness area with trails for hiking and driving, plus fishing.

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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.