NJ > Pine Barrens Aug 26-27

[Ratdog]

I grabbed site 4 at Batona for Sat/Sun 8/26-27.

Couple more sites still available as of tonight.

Weather forecast is pretty nice, a front pushed thru and we should see nighttime temps in the 50's and reasonable humidity levels. Finally.

We are currently 3 and a dog.
I'll have plenty of firewood.

Food etc is Bring Your Own but naturally there's always some to share.

Low key
Will be trying a few different prep/cook methods playing with some new toys.

All are welcome as space permits.

[SilvrSurfr]

Wish I could make it. My kids are coming in from Denver and Boston to spend the weekend. Then we're hosting a block party Friday night.

Enjoy!

[The Tree Frog]

I am working on the logistics. Silvr Surfr will be happy to know I am considering a hike in. Depending on the starting point, maybe 6-8-10 miles? Without being dropped off on the side of the road, what is a good starting point? Can I walk the tracks from Atsion?

[SilvrSurfr]

I am working on the logistics. Silvr Surfr will be happy to know I am considering a hike in. Depending on the starting point, maybe 6-8-10 miles? Without being dropped off on the side of the road, what is a good starting point? Can I walk the tracks from Atsion?

Atsion to Batona (6 miles) is a nice hike - though it can be ticky this time of year. Getting around the very large mudhole at High Crossing can be a bit of a challenge.

https://www.nynjtc.org/hike/atsion-c...ke-description

[GreatBigDave]

Dang, I was just thinking about you guys. I was at Great Adventure yesterday and telling my daughter about the trip up Apple Pie Hill fire tower. I am, unfortunately, otherwise occupied this weekend. Have fun!

[The Tree Frog]

Atsion to Batona (6 miles) is a nice hike - though it can be ticky this time of year. Getting around the very large mudhole at High Crossing can be a bit of a challenge.

https://www.nynjtc.org/hike/atsion-c...ke-description

Other option would be out and back to the fire tower from Batona. That would be about 8 miles round trip.

[monkeynono]

Atsion to Batona (6 miles) is a nice hike - though it can be ticky this time of year. Getting around the very large mudhole at High Crossing can be a bit of a challenge.

https://www.nynjtc.org/hike/atsion-c...ke-description

That mud hole I believe has been filled. Last I hiked it all of high crossing was flat and clear.

[SilvrSurfr]

That mud hole I believe has been filled. Last I hiked it all of high crossing was flat and clear.

Well, they better put up hidden cameras and patrol the area with drones because that was a well-loved mudhole for the off-road vehicles!

[biggcarl]

Hmmm. Wonder if the wife would give me a overnight pass?

[Ratdog]

We are currently 4 confirmed, 3 tentative.

Still 3 sites available if we need to add room.
Sites 6,8 and 10

There will be a couple 2-3 kids in our group or as I like to think of them, tinder gatherers and firebuilders.