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Walking, Running, Hiking and More
By foot or by wheels, fast or slow, there are miles and miles of paths and trails to explore in South Jersey.
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Baldpate Mountain
Hiking boots are de riguer on Baldpate Mountain. At 400-feet, it isn’t the biggest mountain around, but some sections of its 12 miles of trails can present a real challenge for hikers, walkers or horseback riding. Not all the pathways are difficult though so if you are a novice walker or hiker, you can find easier trails that won’t send you scurrying back to your lounge chair.
 
Bass River State Park
When you get to Bass River State Park, your hardest choice will be what to do first. Head to 67 acre Lake Absegami so you can swim, paddle your canoe or launch your boat? Or hike the Park’s eight trails? Maybe find a spot under the trees for a picnic or unpack your gear and set up your campsite. Throughout Bass River’s 27,635 acres, you’ll find lots of ways to enjoy the great outdoors, no matter what you enjoy doing.
 
Batona Trail
Follow the pink blazes posted along cedar swamps, through flat lands and over sandy trails, and you’ll traverse 50 miles of one of the most famous trails along the East Coast. Winding through Wharton State Forest, Brendan Byrne State Forest and Bass River State Forest, the Batona Trail offers hikers, cross country skiers and snowshoers of all abilities challenging but very do-able paths.
 
Batsto Village
Thanks to the munitions produced by the Batsto Iron Works, the Continental Army had the arms they needed to defeat the British. After the Revolution, the Iron Works produced such household items as pots and kettles and employed hundreds of people who lived in Batsto Village. Today, the living 19th-century history museum features more than 30 historic buildings that recount the town’s dominance as a glassmaking and agricultural center.
 
Belleplain State Forest
Make it a day trip – or an overnight adventure – at Belleplain State Forest and you’ll be hooked. The 21,300 acre forest is just what the outdoor-lover ordered. By day, you can fish, go boating, swim, picnic, bike, hike or challenge yourself along the physical fitness trail. By night, bunk down at one of hundreds of spots for tent, trailer, yurt or lean-to camping sites.
 
Berlin Park
No gimmicks. Just 152 acres of peaceful parkland, winding trails, playground equipment, sporting facilities and the Great Egg Harbor River that cuts through Berlin Park. Part of the Camden County Park System, Berlin Park is a quick and easy escape for you and your family.
 
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest
Pick a day. Any day. No matter when you visit, you can enjoy the great outdoors at Brendan Byre State Forest. Formerly known as Lebanon State Park, the Forest provides 36,647 acres of pine forests, camping, picnicking, historic sites, fishing, cross-country skiing and other activities for year-round fun. Among its many trails are segments of the famed Batona Trail, which links to the Wharton and Bass River State Forests.
 
Camden County Parks System
The folks at Camden County Park System work hard so you can play hard. From your early-morning jog on a favorite trail to a free evening, throughout the Camden County Park System, you’ll find dozens of activities in the Park System’s well-maintained marina and parks. And with 20 parks to choose from, you won’t have to go far to have fun.
 
Cooper River Park
Along the banks of the Cooper River, the Park is a dream for folks who love to go out and play. With facilities that range from a modern kiddie playground and miniature golf course to a sleek, modern boathouse and volleyball courts, Cooper River Park winds through Cherry Hill, Pennsauken, Collingswood and Haddon Township providing 346 acres of outdoor fun.
 
Corson’s Inlet State Park
Corson’s Inlet State Park combines ecotourism with year-round outdoor recreation.
The 341-acre Park features a variety of habitats, such as sand dunes, marine estuaries and upland areas.
 
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
When it comes to outdoor fun, the Delaware and Raritan Canal Park is your one-stop spot for hiking, biking, boating, fishing, camping, birding, nature programs and lots of other activities. Not surprising since the D&R Canal Park stretches for 70 miles. And there is more here than nature. The Canal played a big role in the region’s development and many of its historic landmarks and villages still stand, just waiting for you to explore.
 
Delaware River Greenway Partnership
In addition to providing river cleanups and classes about the the Delaware River, Delaware River Greenway Partnership also manages the proposed Delaware River Heritage Trail, for biking and hiking through New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
 
Dorothy Preserve
What could be better than a two-fer?  That's the Dorothy Preserve.  With two different environments, the 337 acre preserve is part Pinelands forest and part Pinelands Savanna.  The place has all kinds of birds, wildlife and vegetation that is found in few places outside the Pinelands which makes it a favorite among nature-lovers searching for a quiet place to hike.
 
Evert Trail Preserve
Evert Trail Preserve is the best of both worlds -- part of it sits on the inner coastal plains, part of it sits on the outer coastal plains. For nature lovers, this means you get to see the wildlife and vegetation from both environments.  The Preserve's forested wetlands are home to more species of warblers, vireos and other songbirds than anywhere on the Jersey coastal plains, making it one of the most popular areas for birding.
 
Fort Mott State Park
At some parks, history takes a back seat to nature, but not here. Fort Mott State Park is an equal balance of American history and the great outdoors. Its 104 acres of wide open spaces and military battlements overlook the Delaware River. Roam through the batteries where troops were stationed from 1897 to 1922, enjoy a picnic in the shade of the pavilion or join in the Park’s educational and historical programs.
 
Four Mile Springs Preserve
Once a happy hunting ground, Four Mile Springs Preserve was saved from development and is now 1,227 acres of natural, blissful outdoors. There are five miles of sandy roads and footpaths chiseled out of the Atlantic White Cedar forests for hiking, biking and, if you happen to own one, horseback riding.
 
Franklin Parker Preserve
Drive the sandy roads that run along the Wading River, go past the pitch pine forests and blueberry fields and you’ll find the Franklin Parker Preserve, 14 square miles of ecological treasures. With about 5,000 acres of wetlands and another 4,000 that are upland pine oak forest, the cranberry bog-turned-preserve is a haven for a number of endangered species -- and the people who love them.  
 
Great Bay Boulevard
Take a side trip on Seven Bridges Road in Tuckerton, NJ and turn onto Great Bay Boulevard. Down this drive you will get to see The Tuckerton Shell Mound, Crab Island Fish Factory, Tucker's Island, the First Bridge Marina.
 
Great Egg Harbor National Wild & Scenic & River
It starts as a trickle near Berlin, but along its 129 mile trek, the Great Egg Harbor River gradually widens and is joined by  17 tributaries on its way to Great Egg Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. Most of the River cuts through the Pinelands National Reserve. For paddlers, it's a favorite spot for canoeing and kayaking. Each year, striped bass and alewife herring spawn in the tributaries also making it a great spot for fishing. 
 
Grounds for Sculpture
Imagine a museum with some of the world’s greatest contemporary sculptures. A museum with no roof. Or walls. Just acre after breathtaking acre of graceful landscape accented with spectacular works of art. That’s the Grounds for Sculpture (GFS) in Hamilton. With more than 240 works from some of the world’s most renowned modern artists, even if you don’t know much about art, you can’t resist the allure of this unconventional outdoor museum.
 

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