Apple Pie Hill – Wharton State Forest
Hike the Batona Trail from the Carranza Memorial to Apple Pie Hill and climb the 60’ tall fire tower for a panoramic view.
NJ Hiking
Rutgers Ecological Preserve
Small parcel of old growth forest with a network of easy, scenic trails near Rutgers New Brunswick campus.
Wells Mills County Park
A great intro to the terrain of the Pine Barrens that also travels through Atlantic white cedar swamps.
Maurice River Bluffs
Short, pleasant loop through pine barrens along the bluffs by the Maurice River.
Belleplain State Forest
Hike in southern New Jersey’s Pine Barrens from Lake Nummy, past East Creek Pond, and through stands of Atlantic white cedar.
Belleplain – East Creek and Sunset Road Loop
Hike a loop from Lake Nummy using the East Creek trail and sand roads in Jersey’s pine barrens.
Corson’s Inlet State Park
Easy hike exploring an undeveloped stretch of Jersey’s beautiful shoreline.
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.
