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Mt. Laurel State Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 24 Google reviews · Running trail in Mt Laurel Township, New Jersey · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Mt. Laurel State Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Mt. Laurel State Park
One of the smallest state parks in New Jersey. There are trails to walk dogs and you can mountain bike on it as well. Some pretty steep sections with big rocks and roots, which are almost always covered with leaves so check the trail before bombing down a hill.
Keep your expectations low... But there is something I find a little special about this park- it's one of few places in the area with real hills! It's a nice break from the flat, flat, flat of most of South Jersey.
I have gone by this park all my life and never bothered to check it out until now. I had low expectations of the place on arriving. However I was pleasantly surprised by the place. My cousin and the dogs also enjoyed the park. It's comparable to the Mount Holly Mount, but more trails. It's a tiny park, but a nice one.
This is the Mountain that Mount Laurel is named after! 164 whopping feet of elevation, the third tallest "mountain" in Burlington County. Not a big place but it's a nice short walk.
Trail conditions & character
“Some pretty steep sections with big rocks and roots, which are almost always covered with leaves so check the trail before bombing down a hill.”
“Great area to walk, run and ride some hills in an otherwise relatively flat area.”
Plan your run at Mt. Laurel State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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 — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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