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Oak Pond WMA

4.4 ★★★★☆ 29 Google reviews · Running trail in Hammonton, New Jersey · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Oak Pond WMA'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.

ScenicDog-friendlyQuiet

What runners say about Oak Pond WMA

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (29 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Very beautiful route for cycling.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Small pond but really quiet and nice.”

A great place for a walk ! And to watch birds including eagles. A safe place in the woods with enough traffic to keep deer and hunters away. But quite enough to be a nice retreat. eNJoy

★★★★★ — Charles , Jan 2021

Peaceful .. boating ramp for a little john boat.. trails.. and plenty of spots to fish .. some spots you can back your vehicle right up too

★★★★★ — Jay , Sep 2018

Nice out of the way spot to take your dog, do some hiking, and or fishing.

★★★★★ — Thomas , Jul 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 29 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Very beautiful route for cycling.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Nice out of the way spot to take your dog, do some hiking, and or fishing.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Small pond but really quiet and nice.”

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Plan your run at Oak Pond WMA

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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Hours

Monday 5 am–9 pm
Tuesday 5 am–9 pm
Wednesday 5 am–9 pm
Thursday 5 am–9 pm
Friday 5 am–9 pm
Saturday 5 am–9 pm
Sunday 5 am–9 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Oak Pond WMA

Oak Pond, Hammonton, NJ 08037

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.