Hiking near Forked River, NJ (Ocean County)

Allaire Dinosaurs 19.33 miles

Wall, Monmouth County, NJ

An easy, flat hike of a bit under a mile, there and back, takes you into a special cedar forest behind the Allaire ...

• Location

  4001 Squankum-Allenwood Rd,
  Wall, New Jersey 07719

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / EasyElv Change: Mainly FlatWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Sandy

  Trails

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting Area

  Amenities

Allaire State Park 20.58 miles

Wall, Monmouth County, NJ

Allaire state park offers biking, a historical village, hiking, railroads, trails, fishing, deep woods, and many ac...

• Location

  4265 Atlantic Ave.
  Farmingdale, NJ 07727

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkHistoric Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySome are challengingShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsCar Top Boat Launch OnlyNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsRC Flying Field

  Amenities

Bass River State Forest 19.72 miles

Tuckerton, Ocean County, NJ

Bass River State Forest was the first forest acquired by the state of New Jersey in 1905 for public recreation, wat...

• Location

  Burlington and Ocean Counties
  New Jersey

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / SnowboardingSwimming

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ForestState Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

Bear Swamp Natural Area 20.02 miles

Howell, Monmouth County, NJ

Bear Swamp Natural Area is a small park in Howell, New Jersey, that offers walking, horseback riding, birding and m...

• Location

  351- 399 Maxim Rd,
  Howell, NJ 07731

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  Boat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Brendan T. Byrne State Forest 15.42 miles

New Lisbon, Burlington County, NJ

Formerly known as Lebanon State Forest, visitors are greeted by the fresh scent of pines. Today, hikers can follow ...

• Location

  P.O. Box 215
  New Lisbon, NJ 08064P.O. Box 215,
  New Lisbon, New Jersey 08064

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Camping

  Camp Type: Drive-up campingCamp Type: Group CampingCamp Type: Medium sized lotsCamp Type: Tent Camping AvailableFacility: BathroomsRentals: CabinsRentals: Yurt

  Camping

• Parks & Gardens

  State ForestState Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Sandy

  Trails

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

Bunker Hill Bogs Wildlife Recreation Area 15.32 miles

Jackson, Ocean County, NJ

Bunker Hill Bogs is a wildlife recreation area in Jackson, NJ. It was dedicated as an official park in 2009 after m...

• Location

  East Veterans Highway, Jackson, NJ 08527

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsSurface Type: Sandy

  Trails

• Amenities

  Boat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyTrails

  Amenities

Capital to Coast Trail (not completed) 24.89 miles

Trenton, Mercer County, NJ

The Capital to Coast Trail is a 55-mile cross-state multi-use trail that is designed to span the state of New Jerse...

Cattus Island County Park 9.76 miles

Toms River, Ocean County, NJ

Cattus Island County Park spans almost 500 acres and has a nature center, miles of trails (many with lovely vistas ...

• Location

  1170 Cattus Island Blvd.
  Toms River, New Jersey 08753

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Crushed rock

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Clayton Park 24.13 miles

Upper Freehold, Monmouth County, NJ

Clayton Park contains many miles of rolling singletrack winding through deep woods and along open fields.

• Location

  Emley's Hill Road
  Upper Freehold, New Jersey 08501

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackHikingMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  Trails

  Amenities

Cloverdale Farm County Park 8.27 miles

Barnegat, Ocean County, NJ

Nestled in Barnegat Township, Cloverdale Farm County Park offers a unique glimpse into New Jersey’s agricu...

• Location

  34 Cloverdale Rd,
  Barnegat, NJ 08005

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksHistoric Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyElv Change: Mainly FlatGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: Some Shade Shade/Cover: VariedSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area 19.33 miles

New Egypt, Ocean County, NJ

Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Ocean County spans over 12,000 acres of diverse Pinelands habitat,...

• Location

  401 Hawkin Rd,
  New Egypt, NJ 08533

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkWildlife Management Areas

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  Boat LaunchTrailsShooting / Archery range

  Amenities

Double Trouble State Park 1.49 miles

Berkeley, Ocean County, NJ

Double Trouble State Park offers an outstanding example of the Pine Barrens ecosystem and a window into the Pine Ba...

• Location

  581 Pinewald Keswick Road
  Bayville, NJ 08721

• Activities

  HikingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkHistoric Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Sandy

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterTrails

  Amenities

Eno's Pond County Park 4.07 miles

Lacey, Ocean County, NJ

Easy nature trails and observation decks over the pond make Eno's Pond County Park a relaxed place to walk and watc...

• Location

  330 East Lacey Road,
  Forked River, New Jersey 08731

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsGuided / Nature trail

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsVolleyball CourtsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Forest Resource Education Center 16.09 miles

Jackson, Ocean County, NJ

The Forest Resource Education Center (FREC) in Jackson provides an opportunity for people of all ages to learn and ...

• Location

  495 Don Connor Boulevard,
  Jackson, NJ 08527

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ForestState Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  Nature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Franklin Parker Preserve 16.59 miles

Woodland, Burlington County, NJ

This expansive property, New Jersey Conservation Foundation's largest, encompasses 15 square miles in the heart of ...

• Location

  New Gretna Chatsworth Rd,
  Woodland Twp, NJ 08019

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Park (General)Land Preserve

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  TrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Island Beach State Park 8.11 miles

Seaside Park, Ocean County, NJ

Island Beach State Park, located in Ocean County NJ, offers beach access, cartop boat launching, walking trails thr...

• Location

  Island Beach, New Jersey 08008

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSwimming

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsWalking PathsSurface Type: Sandy

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Jakes Branch County Park 3.90 miles

Beachwood, Ocean County, NJ

Jakes Branch County Park offers a balance of active and passive recreation opportunities. The nature center in the ...

• Location

  1100 Double Trouble Road
  Beachwood, New Jersey 08722

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Sandy

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Manasquan Reservoir 21.17 miles

Howell, Monmouth County, NJ

The reservoir is the pride Monmouth County park system offering many great activities, both through the park system...

• Location

  311 Windeler Road,
  Howell, New Jersey 07731

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Shop/Serv/Rent

  Kayak / Canoe / Rowboat Rentals

  Shop/Serv/Rent

• Trails

  TrailsSurface Type: Crushed rock

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBoat LaunchNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Manasquan River Wildlife Management Area (WMA) 19.36 miles

Allenwood, Monmouth County, NJ

Located along the Manasquan River, Manasquan River Wildlife Management Area is a haven for wildlife from the heavil...

• Location

  Ramshorn Drive
  Allenwood, New Jersey 08720

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkWildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsWater Trails (kayak / boat)Shade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  Boat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Multiuse Trails in Allaire State Park 20.24 miles

Farmingdale, Monmouth County, NJ

A network of trails winds through the park, providing opportunities for hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback ride...

• Location

  Main parking lot is on Hospital Road,
  Wall Township, NJ 07727

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySome are challengingWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Sandy

  Trails

• Amenities

  Boat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities