Bass River State Forest in Bass River | Map and Routes

This is the "Interpretive Nature Trail" in the Absegami Natural Area of Bass River State Forest. It traverses a pine-oak forest, then crosses a branch of the Bass River via a boardwalk, through a cedar forest.

This trail is named for Joseph N Trujillo, 1920-2009, army veteran of three wars, hike leader, activity coordinator, and president of the Outdoor Club of South Jersey. It follows the southern shore of Lake Absegami.

Absegami (Silver) Trail is a 0.2 mile (485-step) route located near Tuckerton, New Jersey. This route has an elevation gain of about 0 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.

This was part of the Batona Trail before the 2012 southern end reroute, which changed the trail path to avoid traffic on the narrow and somewhat dangerous Stage Road. It is no longer maintained and might not be passable.

CCC (Orange) Trail is a 2.5 mile (6,000-step) route located near Tuckerton, New Jersey. This route has an elevation gain of about 9.8 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.

Old Batona Trail is a 1 mile (2,500-step) route located near Egg Harbor City, New Jersey. This route has an elevation gain of about 0 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.

Nisky (Green) Trail is a 0.5 mile (1,000-step) route located near Tuckerton, New Jersey. This route has an elevation gain of about 0 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.

The Field Loop trail (yellow-dot markings) at Ballanger Creek goes around and through a meadow that was restored as part of the habitat restoration project.

This trail traverses various Pine Barren habitats, including a pine plantation planted in 1920's and 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).

The Forest Loop trail (green-dot markings) at Ballanger Creek loops on old grassy roads through typical Pinelands forest areas. Access this trail from the Creek Loop (red-dot) trail, or via a path from US-9.

Joe's Trail is a 0.6 mile (1,500-step) route located near Tuckerton, New Jersey. This route has an elevation gain of about 0 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.

The Creek Loop trail circles the water and wetlands of Ballanger Creek. Note: Walkways on the north and south water crossings have been buried or destroyed by beavers. Use caution. Also, water level rise causes flooding or wet areas on the trail.

Field Loop / Creek Loop (Yellow, Red-dot) Trail is a 0.1 mile (305-step) route located near Tuckerton, New Jersey. This route has an elevation gain of about 0 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.

This trail goes from the Lake Absegami Beach parking lot to the South Shore Campground, and connects to all the other trails.

Field Loop (Yellow-dot) Trail is a 0.1 mile (327-step) route located near Tuckerton, New Jersey. This route has an elevation gain of about 0 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.

This trail goes through a variety of habitats of a pine-oak forest. A section of this trail passes through the Group Camping area, and is a route from there to the Lake Absegami Beach.

Forest Loop (Geen-dot) Trail is a 0.5 mile (1,000-step) route located near Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. This route has an elevation gain of about 0 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.

This trail follows a wide utility right-of-way and is good for large groups.