Fall is the season of change and this season sure is full of beautiful views and things to explore! Unfortunately, the beauty of fall doesn’t last long before the bitter cold of winter steals all the colors of nature away from us; because of this I have compiled a list of “local” places you can go to really soak up the beauty of the season before its all gone until next year. I emphasized “local” because although all these places may not be right around the corner, they are within about an hour away or less, and all are truly worth the drive. Below each trail/park is a link to other sites with more in-depth details and reviews of said trails.
- Oldmans Creek Preserve – 21 Main St, Swedesboro, NJ 08085
- Dog friendly, but dogs must be leashed.
- Not exactly stroller friendly - there are a few hills that may be difficult to get through with just a normal everyday stroller.
- Trails are marked with arrows at junctions
- Ceres Park – 940 Main St, Sewell, NJ 08080
- Dog Friendly
- Stroller Friendly as long as you stay on the main trail
- No Markers - Lots of side trails that make it easy to get lost if not paying attention – map here
- Woods of Wenonah – Maple St, Wenonah, NJ 08090 – Wenonah Lake Parking Lot
- Dog Friendly, but must be leashed
- Most trails are stroller friendly, but some are not
- Wooden signs at intersections - It’s recommended to pick up or print out a map ahead of time - map here
- Parvin State Park – 701 Almond Rd, Pittsgrove Township, NJ 08318
- Dog Friendly
- Jogging/All terrain style stroller friendly
-trails are well marked – map here
- Maurice River Bluffs Preserve – Silver Run Rd, Millville, NJ 08332
- Mixed reviews about dogs – some sites say they are not allowed others say they bring their dogs with no problem. If you take your dog just remember it’s a gamble.
- Not stroller friendly – A lot of hills
- Trails are well marked and it is a strenuous hike, but the views are worth it! – map here
- Fort Mott State Park – 454 Fort Mott Rd, Pennsville, NJ 08070
- Dog Friendly but must be friendly and remain on lease – dogs are not allowed in buildings
- Stroller Friendly – most trails are paved
- Trails marked with signs along the trail – map here
- Unexpected Wildlife Refuge – 110 Unexpected Rd, Newfield, NJ 08344
- Not Dog Friendly
- Not Stroller friendly
- Trails are freshly blazed – Map is located at trailhead; it recommended you take a picture – 10 miles of trails.
- Smiths Woods Park (Historical Smithville Park Trails) – 39 E Railroad Ave, Eastampton Township, NJ 08060
- Dog Friendly but must remain on leash
- Most trails are stroller friendly.
- Trails are marked by painted on trees, and signs at major intersections – map here
- Black Run Preserve Trails – Kettle Run Rd, Evesham Township, NJ 08053
- Dog Friendly
- Most Trails are Stroller friendly
- Trees are marked for trails – map here
- Glades Wildlife Refuge – intersection of Turkey Point Rd and Maple St, Newport, NJ 08345
- Dog friendly but must be leashed and cannot go in water
- Most trails are stroller friendly
- No markings on trails but easy to follow – Multiple trails with different trailheads – map here
We are so lucky <in my opinion> that we live in an area that has so many beautiful areas for us to explore and many with the company of our children and pets! If you know of any other areas/trails that are worth exploring in our area reach out and let me know!
Until next week!
-Tatum
