Beginner Off-Road Trails Near New Vernon, New Jersey

The route starts off on Eldridge Road, runs the side of Assunpink Lake, and the trail is mostly dirt and gravel with some sand, mostly flat, with nothing challenging. There are plenty of access areas…
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Gravel road, nothing to changeling, there are some slight elevation changes. There are some spots that are washed out with erosion off the sides of the trails, which may cause issues with heavy rain (potentially).…
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The trailhead for the Two Towers Loop is accessed from Reed Rd. You will see wild animals from the adjacent Six Flags safari park. Once you turn onto the trails you will be on soft…
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This is a loose gravel road, that follows a corn field and the Delaware River. It is a one way road for most of the time. There is nothing technical it is a easy route…
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Success Road winds through the Collier Mills Wildlife Management Area. It's a dirt road, about two vehicles wide, that receives occasional maintenance before hunting seasons. The road transitions to sand with some deep patches and…
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This is a non-maintained road. It is loose gravel, but has nothing technical. It is wide enough for 2 cars for the majority of the route. Where it isn't, there is room to move over.…
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This is an open easy trail through Whites Bog Village and the Bogs in the area. These are maintained bog roads that require no special skill or vehicle to navigate. Along this loop, you will…
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Entering off the Route 48 side, the trail begins as a graded gravel road through a private forest preserve. This section of trail is very scenic and has a couple of interesting sights alongside it.…
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This is a non-maintained road that starts out with loose gravel and packed dirt. It changes to loose rock and mud. After rain, there will be lots of deeper holes that are full of water…
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This approximately 7-mile trail runs through Brendon T. Byrne State Forrest in Brown Mills, NJ. Accessible from RT. 72. It's an easy trial and makes for a relaxing ride through the Pine Barrens. Towards the…
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Entering off Route 42, the trail will be marked with a town road and maintenance sign at the entrance. During Winter the entrance may be blocked by a snowbank. The trail is single-vehicle wide with…
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Entering off Route 42, the trail will be marked with town road signs at the start. During Winter the entrance may be blocked by a snowbank. The trail is single-vehicle-wide with limited spots to pull…
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Enter off 539. The trail is mostly sand and gravel and is somewhat flat. About a quarter mile in, there is a depressed campsite. After it rains, you can expect pools of water large and…
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This is a seasonal, non-maintained road with a loose gravel surface and no technical challenges. Some areas are wide enough for two vehicles, while narrower sections offer pull-offs to allow others to pass. The road…
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Muddy Road Trail is a trail within the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest. This trail routes you around the back side of Pakim Pond and a picnic area. This short trail is 2.1 miles long…
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This trail is a mix of packed and loose gravel. As you start to climb the hill, there are some sections that are washed out and have formed some deep ruts. When it rains, there…
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This is a non-maintained trail off of Barker Road in Eldred. The trail is mainly loose gravel with a few sections of soft mud. This is a one-vehicle wide trail with sections to pull over…
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This is a nice short route that begins a little bit off of Pasadena Woodmanse Road and spurs off of the Brendan T. Bryne to Bear Swamp Hill route. This will take you through some…
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Entering off Route 42, the trail is marked with town road maintenance signs. During Winter months a snowbank may block entrance. The trail is one vehicle wide for its entire length. Downed trees will be…
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This is a non-maintained road that follows the Mongaup River. This is mostly loose gravel, nothing technical. About halfway through, you climb up a mountain, and at the top, you will cross a little water…
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This is a short, loose gravel section of road. Nothing technical at all, is one lane, but has pull-offs. There is a small parking section at the end for hiking. Will have to turn around…
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This is the Forked River Mountain Summit Trail, giving you the easiest route to the very scenic summit of the Forked River Mountains. Most of the trail has been recently maintained by the forestry service…
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Whitehorse Road is located in the Wharton State Forest Section of the New Jersey Pine Barrens. The trail starts off with mild ruts/holes that typically is filled with water. The rest of the trail is…
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This trail is mostly sand and light gravel. Coming into the trail off Ringler Avenue, about 1.5 miles in, you will see Apple Pie Fire Tower. If there is a ranger in the tower, you…
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Birches Road is a connector trail between Whitehorse Road and Apple Pie Fire Tower Trail. This trail is an easy green trail that contains some whoops and tight sections due to the overgrowth. This trail…
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Enter this trail from either the Apple Pie Hill side off of Chatsworth Road or from the Washington Turnpike. This 6-mile track runs through Wharton State Forest. There are ponds along this trail to stop…
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This two-mile trail offers a more direct route to the Friendship Ruins, a historic ghost town that was once a 3,000-acre cranberry farm. If entering from Route 539, turn left onto Ringler Avenue to enter…
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The tail starts off of Tuckerton Road Trail you will encounter a small water pit (after a rain storm) less than 12 inches deep the trail for the first 50 yards is very narrow and…
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This is a good introduction to Wharton State Forest and the Pine Barrens. Typically this is an easy route. Wet weather creates large "puddles" in depressions in the trail that require some attention. It makes…
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Tuckerton Road Trail is part of a network of trails within Wharton State Forest. This trail varies depending on the amount of rain. The difficulty of the trail is about a 3. It consists of…
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