Wells Mills County Park
A great intro to the terrain of the Pine Barrens that also travels through Atlantic white cedar swamps.
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.
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A great intro to the terrain of the Pine Barrens that also travels through Atlantic white cedar swamps.
Hike through some of the prettiest sections of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens along the scenic Mullica River.
A short, easy loop around Parvin Lake through South Jersey’s pinelands and an Atlantic white cedar swamp.
Hike a loop from Lake Nummy using the East Creek trail and sand roads in Jersey’s pine barrens.
Hike in southern New Jersey’s Pine Barrens from Lake Nummy, past East Creek Pond, and through stands of Atlantic white cedar.
Short, pleasant loop through pine barrens along the bluffs by the Maurice River.
Easy romp through the Pine Barrens that includes a long and rather nifty section of boardwalk.
Easy hike with observation boardwalks along restored wetlands near the Maurice River on the Delaware Bay side of NJ.
Hike through Batsto Village to an Atlantic white cedar swamp along the Mullica River.
Hike on easy trails through New Jersey’s pine barrens and an Atlantic white cedar bog.
Excellent birding opportunities along Wildlife Drive and hike several easy trails through woodlands and near wetlands.
Easy hike exploring an undeveloped stretch of Jersey’s beautiful shoreline.