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Menantico Creek Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Vineland, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Menantico Creek 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.
What runners say about Menantico Creek Preserve
“Was extremely excited that there is now an absolutely beautiful preserve in East Vineland!”
Was extremely excited that there is now an absolutely beautiful preserve in East Vineland! Picturesque trails perfect for hiking and wearing out my snow dog 🐕 Hidden Gem🌲
We’ve been utilizing the trail that previously existed back there for many years and it was a very nice area to walk and bike! It began to prove desolate as no new trails were being created and the ones that were there were beginning to grow up.
Took my dog on the yellow and blue trails. Trails were well marked and wide. A nice quiet flat walk. Only downsides were that the parking entrance is a little hard to spot and since the trails are newly cleared, there are a lot of little sticks poking out of the ground.
Happened upon this little gem! Quiet, and great for walking your dogs!
Trail conditions & character
“Picturesque trails perfect for hiking and wearing out my snow dog 🐕 Hidden Gem🌲”
“Was extremely excited that there is now an absolutely beautiful preserve in East Vineland!”
“Only downsides were that the parking entrance is a little hard to spot and since the trails are newly cleared, there are a lot of little sticks poking out of the ground.”
Plan your run at Menantico Creek Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitenjconservation.org
- Phone(908) 234-1225
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–6 PM |
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