Tags: Batona Trail

A pretty hike with varied terrain: Pakim (Native American for Cranberry) Pond; a cedar swamp, reservoirs and cranberry bogs. Hiking is mostly on sand roads and the Batona Trail, with perhaps a surprise or two.9 miles, moderate pace. Probably dry. No planned bushwhacking. Normal stops. Meeting at Byrne Ranger Station. Call to register.

Sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey.

An easy work trip to help keep the section of the Batona Trail from Ong's Hat to Batsto in top shape. Bring lunch and clipping tools (if you have them, or use Batona's). Depending on the number of people that show up, we'll separate into groups of four, each assigned to approximately 6 to 8 mile sections of the trail. Since opening in 1961 as a 30-mile trail, it has become a well-used part of New Jersey's trail system. With the help of volunteers like you, the trail has grown to 50 miles.

Sponsored by Batona Hiking Club.

5 miles, moderate pace. Meandering walking by the Batona campground and High Crossing. Meet at Carranza.

Sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey. Membership is required to attend Club program; however, you may attend one Club program as a guest.

13-15 miles at a moderate pace - Walk sections of the Batona, Mt Misery and Cranberry Trails in Brendan Byrne State Forest. We will walk some of the most popular sections of what was once Lebanon State Forest. A 10 mile option is possible. Meet at Pakim Pond parking lot.

Sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey.

6 miles, easy pace. Hike along the Batona trail to Deep Hollow Pond, returning by back roads. We will eat lunch on the trail. Leaders: Jack Dalton cell (609) 287-3105 w2hds@comcast.net

Sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey

Meet at the parking lot in Batso Village off Rt. 542

5 mile Moderate hike around the Batso area. Meet at the parking lot in Batso Village off Rt. 542. Bring a lunch and beverage for after the hike at the picnic tables. Rain cancels. Leader: Ro Mason E Mail: romason @ comcast.net Phone: (609) 404-9587

Sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey.

A moderate to brisk paced loop to Quaker Bridge not entirely on the Batona Trail. Expect to walk 12-15 miles in all, following roads, fire cuts, and trails. Occasional breaks at points of interest or exhaustion. Al fresco self catered lunch along the way. Forest fires cancel, otherwise plan to arrive on time we leave the Carranza Memorial parking areapromptly. Leader: Jay (9 0 8) 692-5765. walkinginmud @aol. com for details. (note: cell phone coverage is limited in the Carranza area, so be sure you have directions before the hike)

Sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey.