Ocean County, New Jersey
220 hiking trails · 1parks & campgrounds · 25 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.
About Hiking in Ocean County, New Jersey
Ocean County is home to 220 mapped hiking trails and 1 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 25 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Ocean County
Up to 201 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Ocean County
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Sample Parks in Ocean County
Sample Trails in Ocean County
Hiking guides for New Jersey
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Ocean County.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in New Jersey, Ranked
New Jersey's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Holly MandarichNew Jersey's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten New Jersey trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in New Jersey
Ten gentle, well-marked New Jersey trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in New Jersey
New Jersey's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in New Jersey
Federal parks and recreation areas in New Jersey ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in New Jersey: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
New Jersey's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.