Review: Nice trail system. The large loop is really nice. It starts with flowing sections of singletrack and ends with some nice singletrack. The middle is slightly boring. Overall great trail though. I also rode some of the hiking trails...didn't mean to! They were fun too though. Especially the red trail by the lake. Very swoppy and rooty..good times.

Add:11/15/12

I rode the very long loop yesterday....Oh my gerd, what a turd. It was my fault though. I chose to ride a trail that obviously had not been maintained for a while. At least since Hurricane Sandy. Log-overs are nice and all but this was insane. Every 20 ft I had to jump a log. Very tiring! Also, there were downed branches EVERYWHERE. Along with too much leaves, it all amounted to one miserable ride. But I finished it. I was completely dead at the end though. This trail needs maintenance!!! I will gladly help. Who organizes this stuff?

Review: Mostly soft sand, decent hiking but no way i would ride it. Full of horse crap and divits

Review: Batsto bicycle trails include a 6 mile beginner loop, an 8 mile advanced beginer loop, 3 more miles of trail (white & red) that tie into both green and blue, and the big orange loop. The northern side of the orange trail has logovers and tight gateways. Bicycle trails start at Batsto parking lot and are bike-hike only. Not suitable for equstrian use. Check out www.JORBA.org and www.MTBNJ.com for maps and current conditions.* Review edited 7/29/2012

* Review edited 7/29/2012

Similar Trail: Allaire SP, Estell Manor CP, Belleplain SF for similar sNJ style singletrack.

Review: Took a newbie (my gf) along on this one since it was rated beginner. I was impressed. The trails were really well marked and the park staff was very helpful and hospitable. We took the smaller loop trail (6 miles), while I hear there is a longer 19 mile one as well (rated intermediate by some, but only for length). The little loop was mostly singletrack with small elevation gains. From the park parking lot take the trail left to ride mostly downhill or right to ride up hill the last 1-2 miles of the loop. The trail was overall a fun trail, plenty of twists and turns to keep more adept riders amused and easy enough even for new riders to learn a few things. No obstacles, logs, or bridges at all. The sand can be problematic for flow at some spots in the turns, but doesn't really detract from the overall ride. The only negative thing I can say is that there should be an intermediate trail or beginner skills trail built here as well, but currently isn't.

Similar Trail: If you're a new rider and like this place, check out Estell Manor for a slight step up in skill and elevation change, but not intermediate level.

Review: There are three or four possible loops you can do at this location from beginner to intermediate level. Not very technical at all and way TOO tight and twisty, you lose flow so much it gets annoying. It also gets ridiculous in some spots with the tight & twisty. Lots of overgrowth scratching your legs in spots. Not a bad place to get some miles in though. In the spring and summer spray up with bug repellant!

Similar Trail: I haven't ridden a trail as annoying as this.

Review: Batsto can be fun if you want to push yourself to do the 19 mile loop in record time. Mostly hardpacked singlertrack trail. Nothing technical but can be a good workout if go all out.

Review: I rode the trail across from the lake on Rt. 206. It's all sand. I didn't enjoy the trail at all.

Review: Thirty miles of fast fun tight twisty singletrack for bike and hike only. With one long 19+ mile loop. Terrain is enjoyable for beginners, yet the tight twisties will keep advanced riders entertained. You can find the trailhead at the Batsto Village parking lot. And find the MTB trailmaps at the Visitors Center. (Something neither of the two previous reviewers looked for.) If you're savvy with GPS and strong of leg, you can explore the hundreds of miles of dirt bike singletrack too. Caveat: mosquitos, deer flies, tics and chiggers are prevelant during the warm months.

* Review edited 12/14/2009

Similar Trail: Allaire State Park

Review: No technical sections, Hardly any single track, Soft packed sand, Desolate trails. Despite all this ,I strongly reccomend this trail. Just pack on the miles and take in the interesting scenery. Chance to concentrate on pushing your limit and build your endurance

Similar Trail: cant think of any that would be similar

Review: The pine barrens are full of sugar sand,very loose sandy flat terrain more of a pain in the b*** not even worth taking the bike off the car for,the only singletrack,the Baton trail is off limits to bikes,this trail doesn't even belong on here