Belleplain State Forest, which spans both Cape May and Atlantic counties, is a beautiful slice of the New Jersey pinelands with year-round camping, great hiking trails, and lots of events to help you stay active even in the chilly winter months. Here are the events happening in January at the forest:
Thursday Trails
Thursday, Jan. 9 at 10 a.m.
Meet at the Nature Center by Lake Nummy
Join a park employee for a guided walk around the forest! Meet at 10 a.m. sharp and be ready to walk between 2 and 3 miles on mostly flat terrain. Dress for the weather, and come with eyes open for the great outdoors!
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Full Moon Hike
Monday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m.
Meet at the Park Office, 1 Henkinsifkin Road, Woodbine
Meet at the park office, which has free parking, to begin a 2.5 mile hike under January’s “wolf” moon! Dogs are allowed on a leash. Please, red light flashlights only!
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Pinecone Bird Feeder
Sunday, January 19 from 12 to 2 p.m.
Park Office, 1 Henkinsifkin Road, Woodbine
Join Gina at the park office any time between 12 and 2 p.m. to make a pinecone bird feeder. $5 per feeder.
Thursday Trails
Thursday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m.
Meet at the Park Office, 1 Henkinsifkin Road, Woodbine
Join a park employee for a guided walk around the forest! Meet at 10 a.m. sharp and be ready to walk between 2 and 3 miles on mostly flat terrain. Dress for the weather, and come with eyes open for the great outdoors!
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Dog Hike
Saturday, Jan. 25 at 10 a.m.
Meet at the Park Office, 1 Henkinsifkin Road, Woodbine
Join Gina for a 3 to 4 mile hike with your furry friend! No dog, no problem, come out anyway! Dogs must be leashed, and please bring bags to clean up after your dog.