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Jersey Shore Live Steam Railroad

4.8 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Running trail in Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Jersey Shore Live Steam Railroad'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.

Trailhead parking

Free train rides for kids and adults on 1/8th-scale locomotives plus walking trails.

What runners say about Jersey Shore Live Steam Railroad

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (35 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Fun ride. The route they were running was a short route. But they allowed you to ride it again. Cost is for a donation.

★★★★☆ — Kenny , Dec 2023

Very unique and very special small gauge railroading club in the woods of New Gretna, New Jersey. I stopped-in on an off day when the trains weren't running and there was absolutely nobody there, but it seemed like a really cool, very special, secret little place.

★★★★☆ — Alex , Feb 2024

Great place to spend some time with the family. Bring the kids, bring the dogs, it's all good. The trains are fun. The guys love to talk about their trains. The surrounding area is beautiful. Some trails to walk. Plenty of parking and a very enjoyable time can be had here. It is I the woods so take precautions.

★★★★★ — Jeff , Nov 2019

Great place to walk in the woods along the wide paths and watch the miniature trains.

★★★★★ — John , Feb 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 35 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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“The only possible detractor that I observed is that the parking area is pretty small.”

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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
  • Websitetuckertonrr.org
  • Phone+1 609-857-5182
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 am–4 pm
Sunday Closed

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 Jersey Shore Live Steam Railroad

11 Oak Ln, Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08087

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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.