Easy Hikes
Parvin State Park
A short, easy loop around Parvin Lake through South Jersey’s pinelands and an Atlantic white cedar swamp.
Commercial Township Wetlands
Easy hike with observation boardwalks along restored wetlands near the Maurice River on the Delaware Bay side of NJ.
Tom’s Pond Trail – Wharton State Forest
Hike through Batsto Village to an Atlantic white cedar swamp along the Mullica River.
Edwin B. Forsythe NWR
Excellent birding opportunities along Wildlife Drive and hike several easy trails through woodlands and near wetlands.
Julian Capik Preserve
Julian Capik Preserve is a small park in Sayreville good for a short local hike.
Tamarack Hollow Preserve
A short, easy local leg-stretcher hike with some bird-watching opportunities.
Farrington Lake Trail
Short, easy trail along Farrington Lake that can connect to Davidson’s Mill Pond and Ireland Brook Conservation Area.
Bunker Hill Natural Area
Short trails along fields and through forests, with a 30-foot cliff near Ten Mile Run.