Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Manasquan, New Jersey

Success Road winds through the Collier Mills Wildlife Management Area. It's a dirt road, about two vehicles wide, that receives occasional maintenance before hunting seasons. The road transitions to sand with some deep patches and potential for water pooling, offering the first view of Success Lake....
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The trailhead for the Two Towers Loop is accessed from Reed Rd. You will see wild animals from the adjacent Six Flags safari park. Once you turn onto the trails you will be on soft Pine Barren sand and dirt. This terrain varies with the seasons-deep in the summer, loose in the fall and firm in sprin...
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Gravel road, nothing to changeling, there are some slight elevation changes. There are some spots that are washed out with erosion off the sides of the trails, which may cause issues with heavy rain (potentially). Very scenic access road that would be great for a fall drive, this is also an access...
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The route starts off on Eldridge Road, runs the side of Assunpink Lake, and the trail is mostly dirt and gravel with some sand, mostly flat, with nothing challenging. There are plenty of access areas to the lake, end of the trail, it loops back on itself, and exits on Hightstown road.
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Nice and easy drive through the Barrens Pines. If you enjoy the faster prerunner style driving, this trail is a nice and easy run to complete. There are many small water holes on both sides of the trail that can be fun to splash the water all over. Keep an eye out for ATVs and Dirt bikes, especially...
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This is the Forked River Mountain Summit Trail, giving you the easiest route to the very scenic summit of the Forked River Mountains. Most of the trail has been recently maintained by the forestry service filling in most of the major mud ruts and water holes, making the trail much more easily access...
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Enter off 539. The trail is mostly sand and gravel and is somewhat flat. About a quarter mile in, there is a depressed campsite. After it rains, you can expect pools of water large and small. Some have go-around areas; the best practice is to stay on the outside of them. There can be ruts in the mid...
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This is an open easy trail through Whites Bog Village and the Bogs in the area. These are maintained bog roads that require no special skill or vehicle to navigate. Along this loop, you will encounter many other drivers, fishing, wildlife, and other colorful scenery. This trail is open only during d...
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This is a nice short route that begins a little bit off of Pasadena Woodmanse Road and spurs off of the Brendan T. Bryne to Bear Swamp Hill route. This will take you through some nice hilly areas in the Pine Barrens with some slight sandy patches. After crossing over Route 539, there are some large ...
Learn more about Webb Mill Road to 539

This is an easy, flat dirt and sand road that takes you under the branches of the Barrens Pines. After a good rain, expect many water and mudholes ranging from small to covering the road. There are many foot trails in the area, so if you like hiking, you can stop and stretch your legs. A great run f...
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This approximately 7-mile trail runs through Brendon T. Byrne State Forrest in Brown Mills, NJ. Accessible from RT. 72. It's an easy trial and makes for a relaxing ride through the Pine Barrens. Towards the end, by Lebanon State Forrest Rd, there is an interesting collection of animal statues with a...
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Muddy Road Trail is a trail within the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest. This trail routes you around the back side of Pakim Pond and a picnic area. This short trail is 2.1 miles long and contains multiple deep water/mud holes and a tight winding trail. You can access this trail from either Coppers Roa...
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Drive the perimeter of the small Penn State Forest starting near scenic Oswego Lake and visit Bear Swamp Hill summit, which is one of the higher points in the Pine Barrens. The terrain is typical for the area being mostly flat. The trails are gravely sand, and you can expect lots of puddles large an...
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This trail is mostly sand and light gravel. Coming into the trail off Ringler Avenue, about 1.5 miles in, you will see Apple Pie Fire Tower. If there is a ranger in the tower, you are free to climb up there. On a clear day, there are views for miles, and you can see Atlantic City and Philadelphia. F...
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This is a great trail through the New Jersey Pine Barrens that's easy to get to and easy to drive, taking you through Bass River State Forest and Wharton State Forest. You can either start off of Route 539 or 679. The trail is all dirt with some sandy sections where 4WD may be needed. The Forestry D...
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Birches Road is a connector trail between Whitehorse Road and Apple Pie Fire Tower Trail. This trail is an easy green trail that contains some whoops and tight sections due to the overgrowth. This trail can be easily done in any vehicle.
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Enter this trail from either the Apple Pie Hill side off of Chatsworth Road or from the Washington Turnpike. This 6-mile track runs through Wharton State Forest. There are ponds along this trail to stop and sit at. The trail ranges from hard-packed to loose sand with varying depths of mud or water h...
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Friendship Speedwell Road is a short, well-maintained trail that takes about 10 minutes to complete. It runs between Chatsworth Road and Carranza Road and is classified as an easy green route. The trail is wide enough for two vehicles to pass comfortably, and the Carranza Road end features a pleasan...
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This two-mile trail offers a more direct route to the Friendship Ruins, a historic ghost town that was once a 3,000-acre cranberry farm. If entering from Route 539, turn left onto Ringler Avenue to enter Wharton State Forest. This sandy trail intersects with several hiking paths along the way. Once ...
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Whitehorse Road is located in the Wharton State Forest Section of the New Jersey Pine Barrens. The trail starts off with mild ruts/holes that typically is filled with water. The rest of the trail is deep sand with the occasional whoop filled potentially with water up to 24 inches. The end of the tra...
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The trailhead for the Two Towers Loop is accessed from Reed Rd. You will see wild animals from the adjacent Six Flags safari park. Once you turn onto the trails you will be on soft Pine Barren sand and dirt. This terrain varies with the seasons-deep in the summer, loose in the fall and firm in sprin...
Learn more about Two Towers Loop

Nice and easy drive through the Barrens Pines. If you enjoy the faster prerunner style driving, this trail is a nice and easy run to complete. There are many small water holes on both sides of the trail that can be fun to splash the water all over. Keep an eye out for ATVs and Dirt bikes, especially...
Learn more about Jones Road Trail

This is the Forked River Mountain Summit Trail, giving you the easiest route to the very scenic summit of the Forked River Mountains. Most of the trail has been recently maintained by the forestry service filling in most of the major mud ruts and water holes, making the trail much more easily access...
Learn more about Forked River Mountain Summit

Enter off 539. The trail is mostly sand and gravel and is somewhat flat. About a quarter mile in, there is a depressed campsite. After it rains, you can expect pools of water large and small. Some have go-around areas; the best practice is to stay on the outside of them. There can be ruts in the mid...
Learn more about Bryant to Hays Road

The trailhead for the Two Towers Loop is accessed from Reed Rd. You will see wild animals from the adjacent Six Flags safari park. Once you turn onto the trails you will be on soft Pine Barren sand and dirt. This terrain varies with the seasons-deep in the summer, loose in the fall and firm in sprin...
Learn more about Two Towers Loop

Nice and easy drive through the Barrens Pines. If you enjoy the faster prerunner style driving, this trail is a nice and easy run to complete. There are many small water holes on both sides of the trail that can be fun to splash the water all over. Keep an eye out for ATVs and Dirt bikes, especially...
Learn more about Jones Road Trail

This is the Forked River Mountain Summit Trail, giving you the easiest route to the very scenic summit of the Forked River Mountains. Most of the trail has been recently maintained by the forestry service filling in most of the major mud ruts and water holes, making the trail much more easily access...
Learn more about Forked River Mountain Summit

Enter off 539. The trail is mostly sand and gravel and is somewhat flat. About a quarter mile in, there is a depressed campsite. After it rains, you can expect pools of water large and small. Some have go-around areas; the best practice is to stay on the outside of them. There can be ruts in the mid...
Learn more about Bryant to Hays Road