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Blackwood Railroad Trail:
New Jersey
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Description:
The Gloucester Township Bikeway is a paved 2-mile long bicycle/pedestrian path that connects the Blackwood and Grenloch sections of Gloucester Township. The Bikeway is constructed on an abandoned railroad right-of-way. This project was funded through the Transportation Enhancements (TE) program of the Federal Highway Administration (see www.enhancements.org for more on the TE program). Proposals call for extending the trail west from Blackwood, possibly to Hilltop, sometime in the future. A unique trail highlight is the presence of a restored railroad caboose that is adjacent to the right-of-way near West Church Street in Blackwood.
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Parking & Trail Access:
From New Jersey Route 42, North/South Freeway, Exit at New Jersey Route 168 - Black Horse Pike. Proceed north on the Black Horse Pike/Route 168 to the first left turn which is Brown Avenue. At the intersection of Brown and East Atlantic Avenues look for the beginning of the trail on the left.
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A Little Help
By thoma on February 04, 2010
While this is a nice short bike path that helps keep me off of highways, maintenance by the Gloucester Township has lead me to stop riding this path. Thus my request. I have written to the Mayor's office several times and they insist that the path is cleaned. I could use more pressure to see if we get better results. The real issue are kids that break bottles. Unfortunately the glass remains and it is almost impossible to miss and flats result. Again please write the Mayors office if you have the same concerns.
I found the Beginning!
By Gettingintobiking on September 03, 2008
It starts at the intersection of Brown Avenue and East Atlantic Avenue in Blackwood. To find it heading north on 168 from Almonesson Road, take a Right on Brown Avenue which is just north of the 42 underpass and by the Wawa. Travel back about 3 or 4 blocks to the high electrical wires. There is plenty of parking. It ends at Elaine Avenue just off 168 which is further south just past the Catholic Church and The Produce Shack. Coming south on 168 from the Almonesson Road intersection, Elaine Ave comes up on the right. Travel back about 4 blocks east off 168 and you will see it marked. This side has less parking and is slightly more congested.

It was well kept but I would not consider riding after dark because it is kind of lonely. I went with a friend on Labor Day Monday 2008, and we were the only people on the 2 mile trail. The trail had some good hills and some great coasting opportunity to recover. There was only one 15 foot section near the end that was a little bumpy due to tree roots but otherwise it was very relaxing, and more than 50% of it is pleasently shaded. Also, along the way there are quite a few benches to sit if it is too much for you. Just be careful at the Intersection of Almonesson Rd. because the traffic is swift and abondent. The other intersections as I recall were calm. In all--I plan to do it again.
Trail Extension Completed
By David on July 26, 2004
"The rail-trail that was completed in Blackwood, New Jersey, several years ago has been expanded another mile or so north to Blenheim, ending at Almondeson Road. There is another completed section in Runnemede. They are working on plans to connect the two segments and eventually going to Bellmawr where the Grenloch Branch becomes active."