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The trail traverses New Jersey’s heavily forested Pine Barrens region.

Continuing north 4.5 more miles toward the community of Forked River, the trail crosses the Middle Branch Forked River on a converted railroad trestle. After crossing Lower Lake, the trail parallels Railroad Avenue to this segment’s end, at Musket Road.

William Hebrew Park to Hickory Lane: 3.1 miles

A short section of trail, primarily stone dust, starts at William Hebrew Park in Lacey Township. As you head north, Dudley Park, at the southern edge of Berkeley Township, offers picnic tables, a covered pavilion, a playground, and a roller-skating rink. The park also includes an old railway relic called The Trestle, situated above Cedar Creek. Recently, a 150-foot bridge was installed to provide safe crossing over the creek for trail users, but some features of The Trestle were left in place as a reminder of the railroad’s important place in the area’s history. A popular spot for visitors and locals alike, The Trestle makes the perfect setting for everything from family cookouts to kayak excursions. This segment of trail spans just over 3 miles to the Ocean County Utilities Authority, also in Berkeley Township.