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The Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, located 11 miles north of Atlantic City, is a beautiful place for some running. The Refuge consists of more than 47,000 acres of coastal habitat, most of which is wetlands. It’s an incredible birding and migratory bird protection area. At the Brigantine Unit, there’s some great running. The best options are:
Wildlife Drive offers a wonderful tour of the park, with great views of the wetlands. Even though it’s meant as a driving tour, it’s possible to run on the road, as there’s not too much traffic and people drive slowly. There are 6-mile (MAP) and 7.6-mile (MAP) loop options. ENote: no shoulder or sidewalk. Also, it’s a dirt road and can get dusty.
Hiking Trails. There are also several hiking trails, notably the Songbird Trail, partially wooded, which has 3.6 mile and 5 mile loop options. Trail Map
Note: small entrance fee required.
- Depends on route chosen
- Flat
- Ample parking. See Refuge website for driving directions and parking information
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