Pine Barrens
Pine Barrens is a easy 100+ miles off-road trail near Hammonton, NJ. It requires a properly built 4x4 with All-terrain or mud tires, 4WD required and is best run Year-round. Stock trucks and Jeeps are not recommended; plan on the required modifications before attempting it.
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A million acres of sandy pine forest hiding in plain sight just outside Philadelphia. Deep sand trails wind through pitch pine barrens, Atlantic white cedar swamps, and tea-colored streams that are among the purest water on the East Coast. The Pine Barrens are the most unlikely off-road destination in America.
Fun Facts
The Pine Barrens sit atop the Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer, one of the largest on the East Coast.
The Pine Barrens are home to the legendary Jersey Devil cryptid.
Despite being 45 minutes from Philadelphia, the area is remarkably wild and empty.
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Closest campgrounds to Pine Barrens:
- Pine Barren Campground · Hammonton · 8 mi
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Stock rigs can usually run this trail, but the right tire size and fitment make it more enjoyable.
Tire Size Calculator
Convert tire sizes and compare diameter differences before you swap.
Verify your stock tires meet minimum clearance for this trail.
Gear Ratio Calculator
Find the right gear ratio after lifting or upsizing tires.
Re-gear after a tire upgrade to restore trail torque and MPG.
Wheel Fitment Calculator
Calculate backspacing and offset so wider wheels clear your suspension.
Ensure any wheel upgrade clears your factory suspension.