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Peek Preserve

4.2 ★★★★☆ 18 Google reviews · Running trail in Millville, New Jersey · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Peek 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.

Dog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

What runners say about Peek Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (18 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Beautiful scenery nice and quiet.”

Swung by here last weekend because we were doing the Natural Lands Preserve challenge and honestly I probably never would’ve gone if we weren’t so I’m glad we found it. The trails aren’t the longest but it’s very cute. Lots of interesting lichen and mushrooms as well as a kayak put in.

★★★★★ — H , Oct 2023

Trail is well maintained and marked. A large part is sectioned off for endangered animals though from 1/1 to 7/31

★★★★☆ — Ryan , Feb 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 18 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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Beautiful scenery nice and quiet.”

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🚻 Restrooms

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🚰 Water fountains

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Peek Preserve

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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, water — 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.
  • Trail mapOfficial trail map
  • Websitenatlands.org
  • Phone(610) 353-5587
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–6 PM
Thursday 8 AM–6 PM
Friday 8 AM–6 PM
Saturday 8 AM–6 PM
Sunday 8 AM–6 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 Peek Preserve

1720 S 2nd St #1600, Millville, NJ 08332

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Entrance to Harold Peek Preserve

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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.