If you’re looking for a fantastic hike, New Jersey has got you covered…even if you’re a beginner. Check out our list of short Garden State hikes, perfect for families. Today, I want to focus on a trail that’s accessible to everyone. Estell Manor Park in Atlantic County offers the ADA compliant Swamp Trail – a beautiful boardwalk hike that’s wheelchair and stroller friendly.
Address: 109 NJ-50, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Estell Manor Park is a 1,700-acre gem in South Jersey that offers something for everyone.
Tom Tom/Google Maps First inhabited by Native American’s the property was eventually owned by the Estell Family. It became a glassworks and then a WWI munitions depot. Now it’s a popular county park!
It offers historic glasswork ruins, playgrounds, picnic pavilions, hiking and biking trails, a beach volleyball court, softball and soccer fields, the Atlantic County Veteran’s Cemetery, camping, kayaking, and more.
Anthony Carbone/Google Maps The nature center is a family favorite, offering a variety of programs including free orienteering classes. There are also live animal displays and local artifacts.
Another family favorite is the fully accessible Swamp Trail Boardwalk.
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An out and back trail, it’s 1.8 miles long, 3.6 miles in total. Along the way, you’ll enjoy streams, a cedar swamp, coastal forest, and ruins of the Bethlehem Loading Company.
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What an adventure! We also love the two bump outs that offer beautiful views of the South River.
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Once you’ve completed the boardwalk trail, there’s so much more to explore. While bikes aren’t allowed on the boardwalk, you can BYOB (bring your own bike) or borrow one for free on-site and traverse any of the park’s other trails - dirt bikes are not permitted.
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And if you’re a photographer, whether expert or amateur, this is a great place to take some spectacular photographs.
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What more can you ask for? This park is perfect for an easy breezy day trip with friends or the whole family! It’s scenic and so affordable. Nearly anything you need, you can borrow at no cost, from the aforementioned bikes to frisbees, horse shoes, soccer balls, and more. Estell Manor Park is a great place for the community, and all New Jerseyans, to come together and enjoy a terrific mix of nature and history.
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First inhabited by Native American’s the property was eventually owned by the Estell Family. It became a glassworks and then a WWI munitions depot. Now it’s a popular county park!
Anthony Carbone/Google Maps
The nature center is a family favorite, offering a variety of programs including free orienteering classes. There are also live animal displays and local artifacts.
Adam Krell/Google Maps
Vasilios Herouvis/Google Maps
Al Johnson/Google Maps
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Address: Estell Manor Park, 109 NJ-50, Mays Landing, NJ 08330, USA
