Off-Road Trails in New Jersey

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Learn more about Apple Pie Fire Tower Trail
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Apple Pie Fire Tower Trail

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 are free to climb up there. On a clear day, there are views for miles, and you can see Atlantic City and Philadelphia. F...
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Atsion Lake to Batsto Lake
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Atsion Lake to Batsto Lake

A nice trip in the Pine Barrens with some opportunities to stop along the Batsto River and Batsto Lake. The route can be run either north to south, Atsion to Batsto, or south to north, Batsto to Atsion. Both ends of the trip have relatively large unpaved parking areas to meet friends or attend to ve...
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Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Batsto Fire Tower to Quaker Bridge
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Batsto Fire Tower to Quaker Bridge

Typical Pine Barrens forest, though with fewer water features. The route can be run either north to south, Quaker Bridge to Batsto Fire Towner, or in reverse. The trail is uneven and depressions do collect water, though puddles here are generally less deep than other areas of Wharton State Forest. I...
Learn more about Batsto Fire Tower to Quaker Bridge
Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Batsto Fireline Trail
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Batsto Fireline Trail

Batsto Fireline trail can connect you from Atsion Lake to Batsto Village. This trail has long spans of flooding present year-round due to the high water table in the area. The main surface of the trail is loose sand and mud. From deep water holes to sand whoops, this trail can be difficult for the a...
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Total Miles
8
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Battie Trail
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Battie Trail

The trail is a shortcut route between two larger roads. It is a flat trail just sand and gravel, with very slight grading, and can become narrow at times so be careful driving something wide through the trail. This is also one way with so be careful when driving down for oncoming traffic....
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bear Swamp Hill Loop
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Bear Swamp Hill Loop

Drive the perimeter of the small Penn State Forest starting near scenic Oswego Lake and visit Bear Swamp Hill summit, which is one of the higher points in the Pine Barrens. The terrain is typical for the area being mostly flat. The trails are gravely sand, and you can expect lots of puddles large an...
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Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Brendan T. Byrne to Bear Swamp Hill
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Brendan T. Byrne to Bear Swamp Hill

This trail begins in the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest and ends at Bear Swamp Hill Loop. The trail runs northeast, turns south, and transitions southwest. The beginning is located on Route 72, turning into the forest, and ends at the Atsion Ranger Station. It provides a 26-mile ride through the dens...
Learn more about Brendan T. Byrne to Bear Swamp Hill
Total Miles
39.5
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bryant to Hays Road
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Bryant to Hays Road

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 small. Some have go-around areas; the best practice is to stay on the outside of them. There can be ruts in the mid...
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Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Eagle Trail
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Eagle Trail

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 and sit at. The trail ranges from hard-packed to loose sand with varying depths of mud or water h...
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Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Forge Road to Wharton State Forest
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Forge Road to Wharton State Forest

This is a great trail through the New Jersey Pine Barrens that's easy to get to and easy to drive, taking you through Bass River State Forest and Wharton State Forest. You can either start off of Route 539 or 679. The trail is all dirt with some sandy sections where 4WD may be needed. The Forestry D...
Learn more about Forge Road to Wharton State Forest
Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Forked River Mountain Summit
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Forked River Mountain Summit

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 filling in most of the major mud ruts and water holes, making the trail much more easily access...
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Glassworks Trail
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Glassworks Trail

Glassworks Trail is part of a trail network in the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest. This trail connects you from Egg Harbor Road Trail to Route 70. The diversity of this trail ranges from hard-packed sand and small washout water crossings to mud holes. It spans about 4.5 miles and takes about 30 minut...
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Spring
Learn more about Lake Atsion to Lake Oswego
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Lake Atsion to Lake Oswego

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 for a nice morning or afternoon trip with friends or family. There are good opportunities f...
Learn more about Lake Atsion to Lake Oswego
Total Miles
20.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Lee's Trail
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Lee's Trail

Enter in off of Washington Turnpike. The trail starts off with two heavy rutted dips, although there are side routes to avoid them. The rest of the trail you will encounter more of them along with some mellow whoops. The trail ends off of Penn Swamp Road. This area will also flood with rain so be ca...
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Marcus Trail
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Marcus Trail

The trail is a mostly flat trail, with a mix of gravel and sand. There are a couple of whoops that are extremely mild and some dips. There is a water source close by that after a big rain that brings the possibility of flooding after heavy rains....
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Middle Trail
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Middle Trail

This is a tight scenic trail, some whooped sections and low-hanging trees can make it easy to get some unwanted scratches. There is not a lot of room to let oncoming trail riders pass by. This Trail provides close access to both the Mullica River and the Batsto River. ...
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Muddy Road Trail
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Muddy Road Trail

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 and contains multiple deep water/mud holes and a tight winding trail. You can access this trail from either Coppers Roa...
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring
Learn more about Quaker Bridge to Godfrey Bridge
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Quaker Bridge to Godfrey Bridge

This track takes you to two very good camping spots. Godfrey Bridge has several camp spots and pit toilets. Hawkins Bridge to the north has some large group camps, but be aware you will need to carry all your gear in as you can't park in the group sites. There are also a few individual sites where y...
Learn more about Quaker Bridge to Godfrey Bridge
Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Savoy Boulevard Return
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Savoy Boulevard Return

Coopers Road Connector is located in the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Lisbon, New Jersey. The trail runs northwest/southeast through the State Forest and provides a 12-mile loop through the dense trees. The trail is mostly easy, composed of dirt and gravel roads that include water crossings. Alo...
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Total Miles
12.3
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Stokes Connector
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Stokes Connector

This is a very short and very rough trail connecting two main trails of the Wharton State Forest. This trail is bumpy and tight but does open up mid-way to a clearing that would be a great stop for some lunch or a place to relax. There is a small stream that may vary depending on rainfall and it is ...
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
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