How long does it take to hike Batona Trail?
How long does it take to hike Batona Trail?
two days
The Batona Trail is a 53.5mi hike through the Pine Barrens in New Jersey. Since the trail is mostly flat (without only 196 feet of elevation gain), Lucas suggested we try to hike it in two days—basically a marathon a day.
Where does Batona Trail start and end?
Extending 50 miles through the heart of the Pinelands, the Batona Trail [pink] is the longest blazed hiking trail in southern New Jersey. It starts from Bass River State Forest and goes through Wharton State Forest and Brendan T. Byrne State Forest.
Where is the Batona Trail?
New Jersey
| Batona Trail | |
|---|---|
| Typical section of the Batona Trail in Brendan T. Byrne State Forest | |
| Length | approx. 53.5 mi (86.1 km) |
| Location | New Jersey Pine Barrens, Burlington County, New Jersey |
| Trailheads | Leektown, Bass River Ong’s Hat, Pemberton |
Why is atsion Lake closed?
PARK ADVISORY: The Atsion Cabins are closed for the 2021 season due a major capital improvement project. We look forward to welcoming the public back to our cabins soon.
How long is the Batona Trail in New Jersey?
The Batona Trail is a 53.5-mile (86.1 km) hiking trail through New Jersey’s Pine Barrens.
Who is in charge of the Batona Trail?
The Batona Trail through Byrne State Forest is maintained by the State Park Service and the Batona Hiking Club. The portion of the Batona Trail through Wharton State Forest is maintained by the State Park Service and the Batona (BAck TO NAture) Hiking Club.
Is the Batona Trail in Bass River State Forest maintained?
There is a system of eight additional trails in the state forest that connect to the Batona Trail. The Batona Trail through Bass River State Forest is maintained by the State Park Service, the Outdoor Club of South Jersey and the Batona Hiking Club.
When is the fall endurance walk on the Batona Trail?
The Annual Fall Endurance Walk on the Batona Trail is generally held on the first Sunday in November.
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