NJ Hiking
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.
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.