Bass River State Forest
Hike on easy trails through New Jersey’s pine barrens and an Atlantic white cedar bog.
South NJ Hikes
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.
Also check out Best Hikes in South NJ for a curated collection or Hiking in NJ for the master list of every hike guide on the site.
Estell Manor Park
Easy romp through the Pine Barrens that includes a long and rather nifty section of boardwalk.
Edwin B. Forsythe NWR
Excellent birding opportunities along Wildlife Drive and hike several easy trails through woodlands and near wetlands.
Parvin State Park
A short, easy loop around Parvin Lake through South Jersey’s pinelands and an Atlantic white cedar swamp.
Atsion to Quaker Bridge Loop – Wharton State Forest
Hike through some of the prettiest sections of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens along the scenic Mullica River.
Double Trouble State Park
Easy, sandy trails through pine barrens and around cranberry bogs with views of Cedar Creek and several reservoirs.
Rancocas State Park
Sandy trail that runs along the winding Rancocas Creek and passes by the remains of an old house.
Commercial Township Wetlands
Easy hike with observation boardwalks along restored wetlands near the Maurice River on the Delaware Bay side of NJ.
Island Beach State Park
Hike short trails to the ocean and bay sides of a barrier island, and along an undeveloped beach with views of Barnegat Lighthouse.
Whitesbog Village
Hike sugar sand trails around cranberry bogs in the heart of Jersey’s pine barrens.
Franklin Parker Preserve
Hike around old cranberry bogs through a beautiful section of NJ’s Pine Barrens, and look for wildlife from an observation platform.