Pine Barrens Field Notes

Weekend hikes and paddles across southern New Jersey: sandy trails, cedar creeks and the best spots to watch the sunset over the bogs.

Latest trips

Batona Trail, Apple Pie Hill — 11 miles
October 2026
The fire tower view on a clear morning is worth the early start.

Mullica River by canoe — 8 miles
September 2026
Tea-coloured water, slow current and plenty of shade.

Wharton State Forest loop — 6 miles
August 2026
Easy walk past the old Batsto village and the lake.