Near Swamp Forest Trail (Lums Pond)
Lums Pond State Park
Near Swamp Forest Trail (Lums Pond)
On the Little Jersey Trail
Near Swamp Forest Trail (Lums Pond)
Parts of the trail as you transition around the pond which offers a wider running/biking area.
Near Swamp Forest Trail (Lums Pond)
A section of the Little Jersey trail near the road.
Near Swamp Forest Trail (Lums Pond)
GoApe section of the park. Great family fun and one of the park's main attractions.

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Swamp Forest Trail (Lums Pond)

4.3 (15 Ratings)
A great multi use trail that offers scenic views around the pond and some good, technical trails.
6.5
mi
Distance
105
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLakeLess CrowdedViewsWildlife
Access Issues
Closures for hunting season are posted at the trailhead in the parking lots. Depending upon when you rxh, there is a $4 fee but you can enter the parking lot outlined above and avoid the fee if you rxh early.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
6.54mi
Distance
105ft
Elevation Gain
105ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
72ft
High Point
42ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This is a multi-use trail used by hikers, mountain bikers, and trail runners. This trail is mostly packed dirt with some loose rocks but the terrain changes up to more technical challenges that include some exposed roots, some mud as you get closer to the pond, and larger loose rocks. For hikes longer than 6 miles, you can connect to the Little Jersey Trail that offers a larger loop around the outside of the park. This trail is not as scenic and has more paved areas and you may run into some horseback riders as well.The best parking lot is off of Buck Jersey Road where the "start" is marked on the map. This puts you right at the trailhead. Trails are well marked and if you head out early you usually have the place to yourself with little bike or pedestrian traffic.

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