yep, the camp with that lake. http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandf...arks/bass.html
"Tenting is equivalent to a bum crawling into a cardboard box, hammocking is an art" KK
hiking north to the hang Thursday and Friday or just Friday
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/98283232 Bass River to Buttonwood (only if 2-3 day trip)
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/79925335 Buttonwood to Batona
any more other thoughts on this?
"Tenting is equivalent to a bum crawling into a cardboard box, hammocking is an art" KK
Dan (Tinkr) and hoping to hike Thursday and Friday (weather permitting) . Wondering if you could provide a bit more information regarding the possibilities you mentioned?
Based on the maps and links provided (Thanks!) and the fact that you cannot stealth, it seems like the most obvious routes would be:
Day 1 Bass River to Buttonwood (~ 15.3 mi.)
Day 2 Buttonwood to Batona (~ 16.1 mi.)
or
Day 1 Batsto to Lower Forge ( ~ 7.3 mi)
Day 2 Lower Forge to Batona ( ~ 5.8 mi.)
are there other options? A little hesitant regarding the first option considering length, and the shortness of the days at this time of year The second option seems like it may be a bit too short. Thanks in advance for your assistance and advice.
see you on the trail,
Mike
#optoutside
In the Pine Barrens, It's kind of hard to find an itinerary that is around 10 miles. You could start at Buttonwood Hill and hike to Batona (3.4 miles), then hike to Mullica River Wilderness Camp (4.5 miles). Hike up to the Wilderness Camp Connector Trail and cross over to Quaker Bridge (2 miles), then hike the 1.3 miles to Lower Forge. That would give you an 11.2 mile hike.
On the second day, you could hike down to Quaker Bridge via the road you'll see on the map (approx. 1 mile), then turn around and head north again on the Batona Trail to Batona Camp (6.8 miles). That would give you a 7.8 mile day.
Alternatively on the second day, you could hike north right past Batona to Apple Pie Mountain (9.4 miles), then turn around and hike back to Batona (3.6 miles), giving you a 13 mile day. You'll also be able to brag that you conquered the arduous climb and dramatic elevation presented by Apple Pie Mountain.
Can you park at Buttonwood? How about Apple Pie Mountain? If so I was thinking Buttonwood to Lower Forge (looks like this is ~ 10.7 mi.) Thursday then Lower Forge to Apple Pie Mountain on Friday ( ~ 10.1 mi). I'd probably set up my hammock on Friday as I passed the Batona campsite and slack pack the last 3.7 mi. I'd probably leave a car at Apple Pie Mountain and drive back to the Batona camp.
see you on the trail,
Mike
#optoutside
I'm about 3 hrs away, might have to work till noon Fri. Thought I drive down to a site, camp that night and hike a few hrs into Baton Sat morning. Not familiar with area hoping someone can give me a location to park and hang Fri night. Fell free to send PM. Thank You
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