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Lochiel Creek County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in Barnegat, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lochiel Creek County 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.
What runners say about Lochiel Creek County Park
Amazing hidden gem in Barnegat. Great place to take your dog on a walk away from it all. Nice little creeks for them to splash in along the way.
These is a nice park for a quick 1.75 hike tucked away off busy roads. The trails are well maintained, wide, and inviting even in winter. It must be beautiful in the spring, summer and fall when the colors vary. We expect to visit here quite a few more times.
After having walked the Barnegat branch trail yesterday, it was nice to get away from straight and flat terrain. There is a 2 mi loop with only moderate hills to be climbed. It goes through a marshy creek area which supports a lot of moss and lichen.
Nice short trail (white trail 2 miles) with small inclines. Good walk did it in under an hour. Found an interesting tree that was mostly burt out in the trunk but was still alive. Idk how to add photo but it's really neat. I Recommend this trail Parking lot is small and entrance is unpaved.
Trail conditions & character
“Also, there is a two-way entrance and exit from the ballpark parking lot but not the park itself.”
“It’s especially nice that there is a bathroom that appears to be open year round.”
Plan your run at Lochiel Creek County Park
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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteocparks.co.ocean.nj.us
- Phone+1 732-506-9090
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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