Kent Manderville Preserve – Barrington, Camden County, NJ
Distance – 6 miles total
Type – Loop trail
Difficulty: 6 of 10
Website – Kent Manderville Preserve
Open – Sunrise to Sunset.
Terrain – Field, swamps, hills
Surface – Dirt
Trailheads – 43°59’33.81″N, 102°14’30.03″W
Directions – 280 White Horse Pike, Barrington, NJ
Parking – Good sized lot
Dog friendly? Very dog friendly
Stroller friendly? Very strolled friendly
Benches? Yes
Facilities?: None
Markings – on trees
Description –
This week, a few friends and I took on this little known trail in my hometown of Barrington, NJ.
We started out down off of a ridge, dropping down through the alpine forests that Barrington is known for (along with being the home of Edmund Scientific).
Once you drop down off of the ridge, you’ll travel across a beautiful meadow. Keep an eye out, you might even see a famed Jersey moose!
After crossing a stream, you’ll head uphill to a gorgeous lake. This is a great spot to stop for a nice snack.
From here, you’ll climb again to a ridge overlooking a glacier. Glaciers are rare in South Jersey, so make sure to take the proper time to admire this one.
Best to take in such sights with a friend.
From here, you’ll travel into a valley area filled with lakes. This one is Jeffrey Nash Lake, named after the longtime Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders member.
A path from here will lead you on toward the next pass.
Toward a view from Donald Norcross Pass, named after our esteemed Congressman from the First District.
The view from this pass is stunning.
Afterwards, you’ll head downhill for a bit toward Lake Manderville, well know for its beautiful blue color. Watch out for the Canada Geese though!
After this, a waterfall leads toward a nice view of Mount Barrington, which my little town is named after.
The trail then winds back around to the lake that we started at!
Sure, Barrington might be a small town, but we have some great scenery!
Nearby:
Nearby,checkout Saddler’s Woods and Crows Woods!
Confused? Check the date of the post!
Told ‘ya! Anything North of Woodbury is “North Jersey.”
What is today’s date? Love the moose!