NJ Hiking
Penn State Forest – Oswego Lake
Hiking sand roads through the undeveloped wilderness of the Pine Barrens.
Four Birds Trail (North)
Nice views of Charlotteburg Reservoir early on, then hike through a secluded forest to arrive at Timber Brook Lake.
Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Reserve
Easy to moderate hiking through forests and along fields. Be sure to check for swans at the pond and look for the “Hobbit” tree.
Sourlands Mountain Preserve, Ecosystem Preserve and D&R Greenway
Scenic trail systems in Hunterdon and Mercer counties, with large boulder fields and multiple stream crossings.
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.
Allaire State Park
Hike though a northern section of the pine barrens before exploring the historic buildings of Allaire Village.
Tenafly Nature Center and Lost Brook Preserve
Small park with multiple easy trails, a nature center, and a storybook loop.