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Lake Lenape Park West

4.8 ★★★★★ 198 Google reviews · Running trail in Mays Landing, New Jersey · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Confirmed from Lake Lenape Park West'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.

ScenicRestroomsQuiet

Family-friendly lake featuring campsites and a playground.

What runners say about Lake Lenape Park West

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (198 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Beautiful lake well cared for with clean bathrooms, boat launch ramp and landscaped grass great for lounging or picnic.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 11 mentions

“Beautiful lake well cared for with clean bathrooms, boat launch ramp and landscaped grass great for lounging or picnic.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 7 mentions

“Peaceful to read a book, spend afternoon with lover under the trees, family oriented or romantic”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Family friendly, clean and full bath house 🚻 There are walking trails through the park.”

Lake Lenape West has a ton of recreation to offer! From the main entrance you are greeted with views of the beautiful lake. Picnic tables line a paved walking path in which some come to sit and others put their watercraft in the water.

★★★★★ — Christina , Sep 2021

Beautiful lake. Very relaxing trails and nice views. A local schools Crew Team was practicing on my visit. It was interesting to see how the students got the vessels onto the water. Teamwork.

★★★★★ — Walter , Oct 2021

Expansive wooded park with hiking, boating, and picnic areas. Cool spot.

★★★★★ — Brant , Mar 2026

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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 14 mentions

“Beautiful lake well cared for with clean bathrooms, boat launch ramp and landscaped grass great for lounging or picnic.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 7 mentions

“Peaceful to read a book, spend afternoon with lover under the trees, family oriented or romantic”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Beautiful lake well cared for with clean bathrooms, boat launch ramp and landscaped grass great for lounging or picnic.”

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Plan your run at Lake Lenape Park West

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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteatlantic-county.org
  • Phone(609) 625-7000

Hours

Monday 7:30 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM–5 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM–5 PM
Friday 7:30 AM–5 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM–5 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM–5 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 Lake Lenape Park West

6303 Old Harding Hwy, Mays Landing, NJ 08330

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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.