Bass River State Forest
Hike on easy trails through New Jersey’s pine barrens and an Atlantic white cedar bog.
South NJ Hikes
All hike guides for New Jersey’s southern region. This area is dominated by Jersey pinelands but also contains unique coastal hikes.
Key hiking areas include Wharton State Forest, Belleplain State Forest, Island Beach State Park, Cattus Island, Black Run, Parvin State Park, and Maurice River Bluffs. Listed by last updated.
Also check out Best Hikes in South NJ for a curated collection or Hiking in NJ for the master list of every hike guide on the site.
Edwin B. Forsythe NWR
Excellent birding opportunities along Wildlife Drive and hike several easy trails through woodlands and near wetlands.
Corson’s Inlet State Park
Easy hike exploring an undeveloped stretch of Jersey’s beautiful shoreline.
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.
Cattus Island Park
Hike through pine forest, around salt marshes, and along beaches while looking for Osprey in nesting platforms.
Island Beach State Park
Hike short trails to the ocean and bay sides of a barrier island, and along an undeveloped beach with views of Barnegat Lighthouse.
Jakes Branch County Park
Easy trails plus a playground and picnic area makes this a great destination for families.
Whitesbog Village
Hike sugar sand trails around cranberry bogs in the heart of Jersey’s pine barrens.
Franklin Parker Preserve
Hike around old cranberry bogs through a beautiful section of NJ’s Pine Barrens, and look for wildlife from an observation platform.
Franklin Parker Preserve – Chatsworth
Hike through a beautiful section of the pine barrens and around old cranberry bogs.
Penn State Forest – Oswego Lake
Hiking sand roads through the undeveloped wilderness of the Pine Barrens.
Brendan Byrne – Pakim Pond and Mt. Misery
A great sample of New Jersey’s pine barrens: endless pine, sandy trails covered in pine needles, and cranberry bogs.