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Little Woods on the Rancocas
4.3 ★★★★☆ 42 Google reviews · Running trail in Moorestown, New Jersey · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Little Woods on the Rancocas' 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.
What runners say about Little Woods on the Rancocas
“Beautiful area though filled with trees and after a few minutes of walking, you'll begin to be able to see the water through the trees.”
“Good for a quiet hike without many other people”
It's a pretty amazing place to hike, especially if you have a baby in a stroller or a dog. There were a lot of people there walking, hiking, talking, pushing strollers and walking dogs. I was dog sitting and brought the dog there. He loved it! If you're looking for a place off the beaten path go there.
Very hidden main entrance. The sign on Creek road is right next to the somewhat narrow trail that leads in, but once you move further in the trail opens. Not a huge area but a cool loop trail that gives a nice view of the creek. Found a very diverse collection of mushrooms growing on all the dead wood.
I like this trail because it has very little people, pretty decent views,a bald Eagle lives here, and its just a small trail to get a bite of nature when you don't feel like hitting a large trail!
This was a nice little trail! It's short, but not too short! It's pretty easy, just some very slight ups and downs and stepping over fallen trees. Beautiful area though filled with trees and after a few minutes of walking, you'll begin to be able to see the water through the trees.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful area though filled with trees and after a few minutes of walking, you'll begin to be able to see the water through the trees.”
“There is parking along the road, so be careful with your little ones.”
“It's a pretty amazing place to hike, especially if you have a baby in a stroller or a dog.”
“Good for a quiet hike without many other people”
“Not a huge area but a cool loop trail that gives a nice view of the creek.”
“It's a pretty amazing place to hike, especially if you have a baby in a stroller or a dog.”
Plan your run at Little Woods on the Rancocas
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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 |
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