Nice trail. Started near Main Street in Blackwood. Well maintained. One bad blind spot by curve before you enter the underpass of RT 42 N/S Freeway. Hopefully this can connect to the trail west that is in Runnemede?

A nice trail if you don't mind tarmac along entire length - very clean. We walked it to connect up with John N. Balis Bikeway which is straight and boring by comparison to the Blackwood trails nice curves and runs through more diverse scenery. You can follow the line of the rail between the two if you don't mind fighting a few brambles and general overgrowth - there's a very nice embankment "viaduct" just after St.Joseph's Cemetary - kind of unusual to be suddenly up above the river and lakes after be ensconced in shrubbery for most of the walk till then. We walked beyond the Balis until we reached the second length of actual track - it was a very hot day and the rail track had no shade shelter - oh and the no trespass signs were more threatening! Saw deer within the first five minutes of starting the Blackwood trail, encountered two sets of dog walkers with unruly dogs and a only couple of cyclists the whole time. The Blackwood and Balis are great for novice walkers as you can pull off to the east, walk a few blocks and be amongst the thick of 168 and all its resources within a few minutes.

Me and my familt use te trail several days a week. It is clean,safe and well maintained. Occassional the ignorant dog walker will let their dogs go on the trail and not clean up after them. But that is rare.

Me and my family use the trail several times aweek. We love it. It's clean, it's safe, and it is well maintained.

This is a nice short ride and I didn't experience much of the debris that others mention above during my ride this morning.
It is mostly flat with a few rolling areas that are easily navigable by even the novice riders. Mostly quiet with a nice bridge along the way and nice scenery for most of the ride.
There are a couple of major roads that must be crossed during the ride but the rider is given ample notice when approaching them.
I gave this 5 stars because I thoroughly enjoyed riding it on my Hybrid bike. Those with inline skates might find it a bit rough in spots but I'd think they would enjoy the trail as well.

Regards,
djlen

There does seem to be lots of broken glass on parts of the trail especially where under the underpass where the glass is ubiquitous. We had to dismount and walk through that particular section. The further away from there that you get, it does clean up, especially as you are going through some of the neighborhoods and passing a school The trail is a nice short ride, but could use some clean-up. I have been known to clean parks as I walk through them, a little more challenging while riding a bike.

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.

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.

"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."

"I was absolutely thrilled to find this little jewel of a trail in place of where we used to ride our bikes along this dirt path! I ran across it (no pun intended) while I was home visiting family in August; I found it to be beautifully-shaded and cool to run and rollerblade on during most parts of the day, even in the middle of summer. I have been spoiled by the Silver Comet Trail in Atlanta, GA, and was more than pleasantly surprised to find Gloucester Township upgrading their area in the same way. I am anxiously hoping to find it extended when I get back home again to visit. Superb job!"