Sep 06, 2019 the batsto village visitors center, located adjacent to the parking lot, is the starting point to visit the historic museum and settlement. Mullica river and batona trail loop new yorknew jersey trail. It loops far out into the forest and joins back on the green trail. Wharton state forest new yorknew jersey trail conference.
You will pass restored 19th century buildings that. The gps data for this trail right now only includes 1. That garmin route appears to use the hiking only singletrack trails named the mullica river trail and the beaver pond quaker bridge trail. Wharton state forest access it is clear that damage has been done to the forest due to illegal activity it is clear that the status quo is not working and something needs to be done the deps solution is the motorized access plan m. Wharton state forest is covered by the hammonton, nj us topo map quadrant. State forest wharton state forest atsion 563 egg harbor city 539 chatsworth 73 534 536 541 berlin red lion exit 50 great bay batsto 563 532 72 70 n kilometers miles map scale. Alltrails has 14 great hiking trails, running trails, dogs leash trails and more, with handcurated trail maps and driving directions as well as. With over 500 miles of unpaved roads, the forest presents vast opportunities for outdoor activities. Work consists of trail brushing, blowdown removal and the occasional trail tread repair. Additionally, there are several shorter trails in the batsto area ranging from one to ten miles in length.
Best trails in wharton state forest new jersey alltrails. Ticks, chiggers, biting flies and mosquitoes can be common. Sterling forest state park is comprised of over 20,000 acres in new york and new jersey. It is also the trail head for this hike into wharton state forest. If you have a mobile device, download avenzas free pdf maps app and grab some gpsenhanced trail conference. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. Wharton state forest is the largest state forest in the u. Off road vehicle damage pinelands preservation alliance. Ghost towns and other unique places pinelands preservation.
The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is hammonton 2 which is approximately 5 miles away and has an elevation of 85 feet 10 feet higher than wharton state forest. Wharton state forest, a new jersey state forest located near. Geological survey publishes a set of the most commonly used topographic maps of the u. Wharton state forest 20162017 season schedule 81216 wharton forest trail maintenance give some love back to the trails. Wharton state forest wetland forest open field or grass water toms pond trail 1 mi mullica river trail 9 mi beaver pondquaker bridge trail 1. The shorter reroute near bass river state forest near the southern terminus is nicely detailed on a trail map available through bass river state forest. Wharton state forest is the largest single tract of land within the new jersey state park system.
Upcoming events trail shrinks middlesex, nj meetup. The hill, topped with a 60 feet 18 m new jersey forest fire service fire tower. Offroading has become increasingly popular in njs pine barrens. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from march until october. New jersey state park gps downloads, maps, campgrounds. Philadelphia, 50 hikes in new jersey, and best day hikes near philadelphia.
Mar 25, 2020 trail map scan above is the old 2011 foldout brochure scanned into a lettersize pdf. There are a few important things to know before going out, especially if youre new to the area. Hawkin bridge campground wharton state forest legend campground limits parking area boundary trail motorized vehicles not permitted parking area potable water pit toilet map not to scale. Different hikes along the mullica river can be found in best day hikes near philadelphia atsionbatsto shuttle hike, hiking new jersey loop from batsto, and 50 hikes in new jersey longer outandback from batsto. Been walking the batona since the first of the year i prefer the north end of the trail but.
It is also the site of batsto village, a former bog iron and glassmaking industrial center from 1766 to 1867 that currently reflects the agricultural and commercial enterprises that. Located in the heart of the new jersey pinelands, wharton state forest is the largest tract of land in the new jersey state park system, with over 123,000 acres. Wharton state forest topo map in camden county, new jersey. I usually divert over to goodwater rd and use the bridge there but a group rode this weekend. Wharton state forest batsto 2020 all you need to know. Grab a trail map and get all the tips you need about hiking wharton state forest. But the scan shows more detail as to how the white, red, and blue trails are nested so we. Apple pie hill is a popular hiking destination along the batona trail in the forest. Wharton state forest covers over 110,000 acres and is the largest single tract of land within the new jersey state park system. Wharton state forest alone has over 500 miles of unpaved roads in its hundred thousandplus acres of forests. Hiked d daves road through rockwood and along the sleepy creek aka false sleeper branch to the confluence with the mullica river and back. The trail is one of the longest in the state, behind the delaware and raritan canal trail, the section of the appalachian trail within the state, the libertywater gap trail, and the completed section of the highlands trail in the state. New map in the links, plus the previous foldout brochure that weve scanned the map areas into one pdf that will print on lettersize paper.
Byrne sf franklin parker preserve long bridge bob park meyer park centennial woods gottliebs field hammonton e ue lambeth walk lambeth walk mimosa lakes pricketts mill park timber rise camp ockanickon. Scanned 212 the batona trail wharton state forest batona trail map map brochure batona trail map scan, 52000 batona trail map stephen creek the batona trail map with reroute 6. Wharton state forest mtb project mountain bike trail maps. Protect your privilege to drive in wharton by staying on designated routes. Apshawa preserve updated, 920 atsion trail map wharton state forest. Wharton state forest mountain biking trails trailforks. You can easily walk the 1 mile from the bass river sf hdqtrs along the power line to the batona tr southern terminus on stage rd.
Oct 21, 2012 wharton state forest overnight on the trail to lower forge its been a few weeks since my trip up to harriman state park and i have been itching to get out again, but i have been feeling under the weather. Lying along the batona trail above the oswego river, this area is home to a great diversity of pine barrens flora and fauna. Wharton state forest has 19 official trails totaling over 110 miles. Bog ore and the ready supply of trees and water resulted in the building of iron furnaces and sawmills. The area once played an important role in the industrial development of the united states. National highway system map pdf state map pdf maps state gis website. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Department of the interior national park service state of new jersey division of. Trail maps are usually available at the visitors center at batsto village, near trailheads, and can also be found online.
The entire forest is located within the atlantic coastal. Wharton wholly contained within the pinelands preservation area, which has the highest levels of protections under the pinelands comprehensive management plancmp. Extensive ruins of brick making factory amidst the encroaching forest. Wharton state forest 20162017 season schedule wharton forest. Throughout wharton are rivers and streams for canoeing, hiking trails. The many rivers, lakes, and streams are ideal for camping, hiking, and boating. Legend campground limits trail motorized vehicles not permitted pit toilet map not to scale b. Wharton state forest mountain bike trail in hammonton, new. Ripley forest ma rocs baddacook pond east island pond rd p. Wharton state forest mountain bike trail map, elevation.
Wharton raddin r area floyd conservation area area plantation trail map wharton. Other hikes in this area can be found in hiking new jersey, 60 hikes within 60 miles. At the parking lot begin to hike southeast towards the dam at the end of batsto lake. Running trails near wharton state forest trail run project. There is a water crossing about 15 miles out on the orange where we need to put a bridge. Interactive map of wharton state forest wharton state forest is the largest state forest in the u. Located in the heart of the pinelands, wharton state forest is well known as a canoeists paradise, with narrow. Contact the wharton state forest office at 6095610024 for further information. From the delaware water gap to wharton state forest, 10 great places to take a hike during foliage season. Mountain biking irresponsibly during the covid19 pandemic puts you and others at risk. Gives riders a 34 mile long connector trail between the oak hill and huckleberry trails.
Brendan t byrne forest, batsto trails and the batona trail. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Department of the interior national park service state of new jersey division of parks. The best mountain biking trails in wharton state forest. Headquarters, trailhead for many trails, and a visitor center that contains a museum and gift shop. Batsto orange trail mountain biking trail winslow township. You can park near the carranza memorial theres a large parking lot just past the memorial and down the sandy road along the trail. Explore the best trails in wharton, new jersey on traillink. Njdep new jersey department of environmental protection. It is the largest single tract of land in the state park system of new jersey, encompassing approximately 122,880 acres 497. Wharton state forest atsion recreation area forest open field or grass water batsto white trail 4 mi wilderness camps connector. Wharton state forest is a singletrack mountain bike trail in hammonton, new jersey.
Best forest trails in wharton state forest alltrails. As a motor vehicle operator in a state forest, you must comply with this map. Noticed trail additions on the new park maps that are not on the older scanned map. Hiking only trail designated trail other state forest shareduse trail hike, bike, horseback crosscountry ski trail legend county line gas lines rw parking vista camping camping permits reqired picnic area restrooms canoe launch gate bridge contours are on 100 ft. Best running trails in wharton state forest alltrails. Designated trails oo n h o l o w black forest state forest u a t r a i l slide w ail slide w ail big b e a r t r a p e t r. Riding injuries put unnecessary stress on medical systems that need all available resources to fight the virus, and group rides increase your chances of exposure. Current maps bates blackman area batten woods area bertozzi conservation area cox walker conservation area gamlin crystal spring area general field and surrenden farm groton place groton town forest hawtree conservation area hayes woods hazel grove park j harry rich state forest rocky hill scarlet. Trail map scan above is the old 2011 foldout brochure scanned into a lettersize pdf. D daves road and sleepy creek to mullica river campground.
Wharton state forest office at 6095610024 for further information. Its protected acreage is divided between burlington, camden, and atlantic counties. It is also the site of batsto village, a former bog iron and glassmaking industrial center from 1766 to 1867 that currently reflects the agricultural and commercial enterprises that existed here during the late 19th century. Walk to the springer brook rr trestle along the abandoned rr bed to the deep run rr bridge and then along the lower deep run bog and back. Aep 083012 brsf color trail map for trail maint 052012 bass river state forest hiking trails red trail 0. Hiking only trails are marked with squares and paint on the trees. Wharton state forest overnight camp primitive out there. Trailforks ranks trails with a combination of user ratings and raw trail usage data from rides. The batona trail at wharton state forest, nj, is a 53.