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Rancocas State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 994 Google reviews · Running trail in Westampton Township, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rancocas State 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.
Forest lands with trails for hiking, running & cycling, plus a nature center with outdoor programs.
What runners say about Rancocas State Park
“The trails are mostly wide and well maintained and many have views of the Rancocas Creek.”
“The flow of water brings an aura to nature here, flowers around here are very beautiful, and with so many trees around, when the sun hits the trees it can be very mesmerizing.”
“Well marked and maintained trails.”
“Lovely hikes with easy trails along the waterline.”
This park is a great lightly used hiking area. Great for biking, hiking and kayaking. We spend a lot of time on the trails with our dog and rarely see anybody. The trails are mostly wide and well maintained and many have views of the Rancocas Creek. There are many access points from Mt Laurel Hainesport and Westampton.
Consisting of 8.3 total miles of narrow trails with a variety of twists, sand, hills, roots, mud, and flats. Well marked and maintained trails. Trail users very friendly. First time here - had a blast! Trails are narrow - please be courtious to hikers. PLEASE help to keep it clean. Thank you!
This trail is for all types of hiking, from beginner, to moderate, there is something for everyone. There is all types of scenery as well- you could take a walk by the creek, or deep into the fields to catch some bird sight seeing, or even possibly follow the path for a quick run.
Lovely hikes with easy trails along the waterline. Good spot for canoes. Lots of local birds. Parking may be a bit of an issue, but I'm not sure exactly how busy the park is at peak.
Trail conditions & character
“The flow of water brings an aura to nature here, flowers around here are very beautiful, and with so many trees around, when the sun hits the trees it can be very mesmerizing.”
“He suggested that I walk my bike up the steep hill to the right and start the blue trail from there.”
“My only complaint is that the parking lot does not have any signs telling you that you are in the parking lot for the state park.”
“We spend a lot of time on the trails with our dog and rarely see anybody.”
Plan your run at Rancocas State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitestate.nj.us
- Phone+1 609-726-1191
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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