Off-Road Trails in New Jersey

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

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…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Atsion Lake to Batsto Lake
Atsion Lake to Batsto Lake

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,…
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Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Batsto Fire Tower to Quaker Bridge
Batsto Fire Tower to Quaker Bridge

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…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Batsto Fireline Trail
Batsto Fireline Trail

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…
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Total Miles
8.0
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Bear Swamp Hill Loop
Bear Swamp Hill Loop

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…
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Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Brendan T. Byrne to Bear Swamp Hill
Brendan T. Byrne to Bear Swamp Hill

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…
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Total Miles
39.5
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bryant to Hays Road
Bryant to Hays Road

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…
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Total Miles
6.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Eagle Trail
Eagle Trail

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…
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Total Miles
6.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Forge Road to Wharton State Forest
Forge Road to Wharton State Forest

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…
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Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Forked River Mountain Summit
Forked River Mountain Summit

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…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Glassworks Trail
Glassworks Trail

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…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Spring
Learn more about Lake Atsion to Lake Oswego
Lake Atsion to Lake Oswego

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…
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Total Miles
20.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Muddy Road Trail
Muddy Road Trail

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…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring
Learn more about Quaker Bridge to Godfrey Bridge
Quaker Bridge to Godfrey Bridge

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…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Savoy Boulevard Return
Savoy Boulevard Return

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…
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Total Miles
12.3
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Stokes Trail
Stokes Trail

Stokes Trail

Moderately easy trail running about 4-5 miles in length. The trail is rather smooth and easy when dry but is prone to flooding. The southern end of the trail contains heavily whooped sections that can…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Tuckerton Road Trail
Tuckerton Road Trail

Tuckerton Road Trail

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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Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring
Learn more about Two Towers Loop
Two Towers Loop

Two Towers Loop

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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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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