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Rancocas Creek Linear Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in Medford, New Jersey · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Rancocas Creek Linear Park'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.

Open 24hQuiet

What runners say about Rancocas Creek Linear Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (15 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“But it was really peaceful and serene walking by the creek.”

Came here for a short walk. I meant really short. Maybe I didn’t find the right trail. But it was really peaceful and serene walking by the creek. The “eyes” painted on the trees look so cute. And pictures came out very nice in this colorful fall season.

★★★★☆ — Angela , Oct 2019

A very nice off the beat trail, scenic type, grave yard near by. Rest in peace loved ones. What dreams may come bliss amongst the mighty God. Righteous

★★★★★ — Mike , Jan 2025

The renovations of Coates landing are awesome. Took the Medford kayak trail from Coates landing to Kirby's mill. Saw thos black snake near the tree at the landing.

★★★★★ — John , Apr 2026

Pretty Cool little Parcel... Gr8 for a nice brisk walk, &/or walking the Dog. Convenient location, quaint but Charming!

★★★★☆ — Lastmanstanding , Dec 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 15 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 4 mentions

“But it was really peaceful and serene walking by the creek.”

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Plan your run at Rancocas Creek Linear Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • Websitemedfordtownship.com
  • Phone(609) 654-2608

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Rancocas Creek Linear Park

22 South St, Medford, NJ 08055

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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.