Tags: Brendan Byrne State Forest

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.

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Hike from the Ranger Station to Deep Hollow Pond and on to Ong's Hat along the Batona Trail. 11 miles, moderate pace. Lunch at Cafe Apany (formerly Anapa's) is part of this hike. Those wishing to bring their own lunch are welcome, but need to recognize that our hike will not resume until the lunch at Cafe Apany has been concluded ; or they can elect to finish the hike on their own if they choose. Return to Ranger Station by same route. Meet at Byrne Office parking lot. Bad weather cancels.

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6-7 miles. Moderate pace. Hike over roads and trails lit by the Pink moon with a campfire at end. Bring picnic type food to share at tailgate social after hike. Overnite camping is available Fri. & Sat, call leader to reserve space. Meet at parking area opposite Group campsite area, Bryne State Forest, enter forest off Rt. 72, 1 mile E. of Jct. Rts. 70&72.

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3 to 4 miles. Slow to moderate pace. Brendan Byrne State Forest. Meet at field across from campsites. A pleasant walk on sand and paved roads. Stops only when necessary. Kids and dogs on leash are welcome. Cookies will be provided for dogs only. You can lunch at tables at campground or at Pakim Pond.

5-6 miles, moderate paced walk in Brendan Byrne SF- Four legged hikers on leash will be provided with trail food by leader. Others fend for themselves. Only one short snack break along the way as we will be back in time for lunch at the pond. No weather cancels so dress for the weather. If the opportunity presents we go in snow. Meet at Pakim Pond in Brendan Byrne SF.

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8-10 miles, fast pace. See July 2 listing for full hike description. Meet at Brendan Byrne State Forest Campground. Leaders: Alison & Mike Baker, 609-758-4768, 609-577-9004, mike@mikebaker.comalison@mikebaker.com

PAKIM POND. 6 miles, moderate pace. Hike the Batona Trail to Pakim Pond return by the Cranberry Trail. Meet at Brendan Byrne Ranger Station. Leaders: Rose Barranger, 856-589-6807, rhosa129@yahoo.com & Janet Horton, 856-461-5771, Cell # 609-706-5691, janeth1@comcast.net.

Join us for the Cranberry Cruiser Loop, with highlights including Hisotric Medford, Kirby's Mill, and Brendan Byrne State Forest.

FREE. Registration required. Register online

The Pinelands Discovery Loop highlights include historic Whitesbog Village, Brendan Byrne State Forest, and the annual Pinelands Discovery Festival.

FREE. Registration required. Register online or call 609 859-8860 x24

3 to 4 miles. Slow to moderate pace accordingly. Brendan Bryne State Forest Ranger Station. We will walk on trails and sand roads with stops only for clothing adjustments, fluid or bathroom breaks. Leashed kids and pets are welcome with cookies provided only for the canine pets. Tables are available if you want to bring your lunch. Note start time. Leader: Faye, 732-363-9242 home.

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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.

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6 to 8 miles. Moderate pace. Meet in the field across from the camp sites. Bring drink and snack, we don't do lunch. Tables at the campsites are available for your lunch if you feel the need to eat outside in February. Stops for clothing changes and nature calls only. Big hairy dogs welcome on leash, bisquits provided.

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A field trip with the Gloucester County Nature Club

Plants of the Pine Barrens, Saturday, Sept. 24, 9 a.m. to mid-afternoon, Brendan Byrne State Forest - Route 70 East, Woodland Township.

Visit several plant communities of the Pine Barrens, including cedar swamps and upland pine and oak forest. The focus will be on woody plants and forest associations, but will include a look at some late-blooming wildflowers. If time permits, a brief botanical foray to Whitesbog will be included. This will be a joint trip with the Rancocas Nature Center.

Meet at the Brendan Byrne State Forest office - 1 mile East on Route 70 from the Route 70 and 72 circle, look for a Brendan Byrne State Forest sign on the right. Turn in and go a short distance to the office.

Bring binoculars, lunch, beverage. Have sufficient fuel in your car to drive about 20 miles during the day, some of it on unpaved roads. For additional information, call 856-845-7075.

Enter the forest from either route 70 or 72 at the State Forest sign and follow signs to office

Leader's choice - 8-10 miles of mostly sand roads and fire cuts at a moderate pace (3mph). Bring a lunch and dress for the weather. Enter the forest from either route 70 or 72 at the State Forest sign and follow signs to office.

Jay walkinginmud @aol.com Faye batonawalk @aol.com

Meet at the campground at Brendan Byrne State Forest for an easy paced walk around the site of the old Lebanon Glassworks. 5-6 miles (Apres hike picnic lunch optional at Pakim Pond) For more info contact Jay Schoss at walkinginmud@aol.com

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Meet at the parking lot at the State Forst office. You can access it from either route 70 or 72 from Four Mile Circle.

If you're not a polar bear or musk ox, the tundra of northern Canada is a very inhospitable place in February. Join Faye and me as we search the recesses of Brendan Byrne State Forest and try to find the migratory Canadian hogs in their winter abode. We should cover about 8-10 miles at a moderate pace (3mph). There is no guarantee that we will find any pigs, but we will have a break for lunch. Leaders: Jay walkinginmudRemoveThisPhrase@aol.com and Faye [masked]

<p><p><p>">batonawalk@aol.com Phone ( 08) 692-5765

A short bushwhack is necessary to see this pinelands gem. Join us as we walk to this rarely visited pond in Brendan Byrne SF. Ten miles or so along sandy roads, trails and around mud puddles, at a moderate (3mph) pace. Bring lunch, and a sense of adventure. If it is a wet winter, our feet may get wet. Leaders; Faye and Jay

phone (9 0 8) 692-5765

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Hike to Deep Hollow Pond about 5 miles moderate pace. Hike from the Ranger Station to Deep Hollow Pond. Meet at the Ranger Station. Bring water and lunch. If in doubt contact leaders: Janet Horton Cell (609) 706-5691 janeth1@comcast.net

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Cranberry Jaunt Hike, 6 miles, moderate pace. Hike a loop around Lebanon Lakes Area and the various scenic cranberry bogs. Explore the area and learn about the bogs. Bring binoculars for possible waterfoul sightings. Bring easy to carry picnic lunch to enjoy at halfway point. It is recommended to bring a plastic bag to sit on. Directions: From 70/72 circle, follow Rt 70 East 1.7 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road at the traffic light. Go 1.1 miles and turn right into large sandy parking area. Look for OCSJ sign and group. NC, NP Heavy rain cancels, Leaders: Glenn McCurdy & Donna (856) 764-1341.

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A moderate paced walk of 12 miles or slightly more towards Mt Misery using trails, roads and fire cuts. We'll pass through Reeve's bogs in both directions. Lunch may be eaten by those who bring their own. Leader: Jay Schoss contact (908) 692 -5765. walkinginmud@aol.com Please arrive promply at the office parking area as I leave on time. Don't use the address in Meet up, Brendan Byrne office is accessed from highway 70 at the park sign east of Four mile circle or southeast of the circle at the sign on 72.

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