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Pemberton Lake Wildlife Management Area
4.1 ★★★★☆ 138 Google reviews · Running trail in Pemberton, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pemberton Lake Wildlife Management Area'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.
Created from a former cranberry bog, this scenic 45-acre lake provides opportunities for fishing and walking.
What runners say about Pemberton Lake Wildlife Management Area
“Very peaceful and beautiful when I was There with my future husband we were watching the sunset and it like the scenery was like we were the only two ppl on this planet .”
“Very peaceful and beautiful when I was There with my future husband we were watching the sunset and it like the scenery was like we were the only two ppl on this planet .”
Surprisingly nice lake. Very scenic and very few people. There was a trail from the main parking lot but I didn't follow it too far. I would come here often if I lived close by. Apparently it was a former cranberry bog turned 45 acre lake with a small fishing pier.
Trail conditions & character
“Very peaceful and beautiful when I was There with my future husband we were watching the sunset and it like the scenery was like we were the only two ppl on this planet .”
“The only downside was that the directions took me to a parking lot which was hard to maneuver with a truck and trailer rather than a boat ramp which I was expecting.”
“Very peaceful and beautiful when I was There with my future husband we were watching the sunset and it like the scenery was like we were the only two ppl on this planet .”
Plan your run at Pemberton Lake Wildlife Management Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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
- Phone+1 609-259-2132
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 |
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