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Maurice River Bluffs Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 701 Google reviews · Running trail in Millville, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Maurice River Bluffs Preserve'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.
5 mi. of forested trails with picnic spots, river views & a bird blind on 535 protected acres.
What runners say about Maurice River Bluffs Preserve
“We thank Dave a VOLUNTEER for his unselfish dedication to keeping The Bluffs clean and safe.”
“Great views and the stairs incorporated throughout were great for people with arthritis/similar.”
“Well marked trails, varied terrain (easy to moderate difficulty), porta-potty in parking lot”
Beautiful and adventurous nature hike. The trails are all very well marked and cared for. The trail offers various lengths for mild and moderate hikers and all trails require hills and steps made by roots or wood. There is a picnic table set over a beautiful water view. Wonderful place to hike.
We shot here for a weekend hike and the kids (13, 12, and 10) had a nice time. We loved the hiking and views. So nice that it isn’t all flat and sandy but local. Recommended.
Walked the Blue trail today. It was really hot out but beautiful. It was our first time visiting. Would love to come back and explore the other trails. We came across the ruins on this trail and saw two baby vultures (?) sitting in the doorway! Trails are clearly marked and beautifully maintained.
Great trails - loops that connect to one another so you can add as much or as little. Impossible to get lost. Some little hills give a great workout. Plan your walk ahead of time or bring your phone to access the maps (plenty of cell service). Plenty of parking. There are no bathrooms or porta potties on site though.
Trail conditions & character
“Great views and the stairs incorporated throughout were great for people with arthritis/similar.”
“Too many steep inclines and declines, makeshift steps, exposed tree roots, and narrows paths are significantly more difficult for me.”
“Well marked trails, varied terrain (easy to moderate difficulty), porta-potty in parking lot”
“Well marked trails, varied terrain (easy to moderate difficulty), porta-potty in parking lot”
“Well marked trails, varied terrain (easy to moderate difficulty), porta-potty in parking lot”
“There is an alternate blue route cutting thru the White loop: northern most section.”
“Too many steep inclines and declines, makeshift steps, exposed tree roots, and narrows paths are significantly more difficult for me.”
“It is dog-friendly and has a well-marked bicycle trail.”
Plan your run at Maurice River Bluffs Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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
- 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.
- Websitenature.org
- Phone(609) 861-0600
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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