Tom’s Pond Trail – Wharton State Forest
Hike through Batsto Village to an Atlantic white cedar swamp along the Mullica River.
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Bass River State Forest
Hike on easy trails through New Jersey’s pine barrens and an Atlantic white cedar bog.
Estell Manor Park
Easy romp through the Pine Barrens that includes a long and rather nifty section of boardwalk.
Edwin B. Forsythe NWR
Excellent birding opportunities along Wildlife Drive and hike several easy trails through woodlands and near wetlands.
Appalachian Trail – Culvers Gap to Culver Fire Tower
Impressive views over Stokes State Forest and the Kittatinny Ridge.
Thompson Park – Monmouth County
Hike through fields and forest around Swimming River Reservoir and Marlu Lake in Monmouth County.
Parvin State Park
A short, easy loop around Parvin Lake through South Jersey’s pinelands and an Atlantic white cedar swamp.
Atsion to Quaker Bridge Loop – Wharton State Forest
Hike through some of the prettiest sections of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens along the scenic Mullica River.
Stairway to Heaven: Pochuck Valley to Pinwheel Vista
Hike over boardwalks and a suspension bridge before climbing the “Stairway to Heaven” to one of the best viewpoints in NJ.
Pochuck Boardwalk – Appalachian Trail
Easy hike through a scenic marshy area on a long boardwalk and over the Pochuck Suspension Bridge.
Stairway to Heaven NJ
Hike the “Stairway to Heaven” up a series of steep rock slab steps to a panoramic view from Pinwheel’s Vista.
The Giant Stairs – Palisades
Scramble over the Giant Stairs – a long section of huge boulders that have tumbled from the Palisades – with views over the Hudson River into NY.
Peanut Leap Cascade – Palisades
Enjoy expansive views over the Hudson River to New York City, a pretty waterfall, ruins, and a rope swing.
