NJ / 04 • SEWELL, GLOUCESTER COUNTY
RCGC
TRAILS.
Tight, winding singletrack behind Rowan College at Gloucester County, with plenty of roots, logs, bridges and stream crossings. A real workout that rewards clean lines.
~5 MI
Main loop with cut-throughs
305 FT
Of climbing on a full lap
1–2 HRS
For a full loop
BLUE
Intermediate, lots of roots
THE PLACE
ROOTS, BRIDGES + LOG-OVERS.
The trails wind through the woods behind Rowan College at Gloucester County in Sewell. It’s one big loop with cut-throughs, so you can ride the whole thing or cut it short.
Expect roots almost everywhere, wooden bridges including one tall crossing, man-made log climbs, jumps and short, steep ups and downs. Parts of the loop run alongside Route 55, so you’ll hear the highway in places.
ADDRESS
1400 Tanyard Road
Sewell, NJ 08080
HOURS
Sunrise to sunset.
PARKING
Several large lots. Skip any gated or permit-only lots; the gravel lot is a good bet.
FACILITIES
None at the trailhead. Bring water.
THE TRAILS
ONE BIG LOOP.
LOTS OF SHORTCUTS.
Trails are marked with numbered markers on the trees rather than names or colors.
THE LOOP
The full outer loop. Tight, twisty and rooty, with fast rolling sections in between.
BRIDGES + LOGS
Wooden bridges, a tall bridge crossing, log climbs and a teeter-totter that can be finicky.
SHORT LAPS
Cut-throughs let you shorten the loop, handy for newer riders building up.
Distances and features from South Jersey Trails and Singletracks rider reports. Difficulty is our own rating.
HOW WE RIDE IT
HOW WE RIDE IT.
Park in the gravel lot and ride the full loop. Riders say a full lap takes one to two hours, and drop your tire pressure a bit if the roots are damp.
The markers can be hard to follow in spots, so a GPS track helps the first time out.
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BEFORE YOU GO
RIDE IT RIGHT.
WET ROOTS
Roots get slick and some low spots hold water. Give it a day or two after heavy rain.
TICKS + HEAT
Tick check after the ride, and bring extra water on hot days; parts of the loop are in the sun.
PARK RIGHT
Avoid gated or restricted lots. It’s an active campus.
Sources: South Jersey Trails, Singletracks. Conditions and rules change; check the official page before you ride.