The Bog Trail At Cloverdale Farm County Park Might Be One Of The Most Peaceful Hikes In New Jersey

Did you know that New Jersey is the cranberry capital of the country? If you didn't grow up around the Pinelands, you may have totally missed this side of the Garden State! Plan a trip to hike around a beautiful Pine Barrens cranberry bog and you'll learn all about the sweet history of this New Jersey industry.

Cloverdale Farm is a 90-acre cranberry farm located in the heart of the New Jersey Pinelands, in Barnegat.

The farm has been a continously run cranberry farm since the late 1800s, and the history of Cloverdale is on display to visitors.

The beautiful bogs and historic buildings were purchased by Ocean County Parks in 2004, and the visitor's center opened in 2015.

You'll learn a ton about one of New Jersey's most important agricultural industries as you walk the farm's trails and paths.

The park features easy and scenic nature trails that bring you up close to the beautiful bogs.

If you hike quietly, you'll catch a glimpse of some of the park's wildlife. Heron, eagles, owls, and finches are common...

... and you might see turtles, beavers, and deer, too!

While peak cranberry harvest season is in the mid to late fall, Cloverdale Farm is a stunning spot to visit after a snowfall, so be sure to add it to your winter hiking bucket list.

To take a look at the Cloverdale Farm County Park trail maps and to learn more about current conditions, visit the Ocean County Parks website.

While Fall is the best time to visit a Pine Barrens cranberry bog, these New Jersey agricultural landmarks are beautiful in all seasons. If you want to see more of them, New Jersey's Historic And Beautiful Cranberry Trail Is A Perfect Day Trip Drive.