Itinerary
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Drive or fly into Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
The best time to arrive is between around 9AM-Noon. However, if you have completed your
online shakedown and will arrive fairly ready to go, you can fly in a little later.
Call for a free airport shuttle that will take you to our local hotel
We will assemble at:
HYATT house Mt. Laurel, 3000 Crawford Pl, Mount Laurel, NJ, 08054, (856) 222-1313.
Mini-equipment shakedown, following up your virtual shakedown done prior to the trip
Make-Your-Own Trail mix bar
Buy last minute and forgotten items at
Adventure Outfitter,
3791 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127, (855) 336-0855
There are also 2 REIs somewhat nearby (but a little further)
All the items that you won't bring on the trail will be set aside and put in storage.
At around 3PM, shuttle to campsite: Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, P.O Box 215 New Lisbon, New Jersey 08064. Site(s): 079 & 081 Elevation: 100'
Shuttling will take about 1.5 hours
Guides prepare dinner in camp. On some trips with longer shuttle times, we may opt to go out for an opening dinner
at a local restaurant. (Cost of restaurant dinner not included in trip price)
Camp at Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, P.O Box 215 New Lisbon, New Jersey 08064. Site(s): 079 & 081 Elevation: 100'
Monday, October 14, 2024
Shuttle to Bass River State Forest, leave vehicle here
Shuttle to Buddtown Rd at Ongs Hat
Hike 5.0 miles from Ongs Hat Trailhead to Lebanon Tower
Hike 4.0 miles to Brendan Byrne State Park
Camp at Brendan Byrne State Park, sites 079 & 081. Water spigots and bathhouse available.
We will already be set up here from the night before.
Miles today: 9.0. Total miles: 9.0
Possible Bailout: Route 70
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Hike 6.5 miles to Apple Pie Hill Tower
Apple Pie Hill Tower is the highest elevation on the trip. Unfortunately, the tower is now closed.
Hike 3.5 miles to Batona Camp
Camp at Batona Camp, site TBD. Water pump and outhouses available
Miles today: 10.0. Total miles: 19.0
Possible Bailout: Route 532 or Route 563
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Hike 6.0 miles to Lower Forge Camp
Camp at Lower Forge Camp site TBD, no water pump here, so Mullica river water must be treated
Miles today: 6.0. Total miles: 25.0
Possible Bailout: Carranza Road
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Hike about 10.0 miles to Bulltown Rd. stopping for lunch break and self-guided tour of historic Batsto Village
and Ranger Station along the way.
Hike about 2.0 blue blaze miles to Buttonwood Hill
Camp at Buttonwood Hill Camp site TBD, no water pump here, but there is running water and flush
toilets in a park pavilion across the street. There is also a lake that has water which can
be treated.
Miles today: 12.0. Total miles: 37.0
Possible Bailout: Route 542 or Batsto Ranger Station
Friday, October 18, 2024
Hike 2.0 miles back to Batona Trail
Hike about 7.0 miles to a dirt path just before Rt. 679
Hike 2.0 miles cutoff trail miles to Godfrey Bridge Family Campsite
Camp at Godfrey Bridge Family Campsite site TBD, with picnic tabes & potable pump water
Option: If it is raining and there is availability, stay in a cabin at your own (or shared) expense at
Wading Pines Camping Resort.
Wading Pines has a camp store to help you undo all the fitness progress you've made thus far.
Miles today: 11.0. Total miles: 48.0
Possible Bailout: Route 563 or Bulltown Rd.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Leave packs at Wading Pines and day hike only today
Day-Hike 1.5 miles back to the Batona Trail
Day-Hike 8.0 miles to Coal Road Trailhead
Day-Hike 2.0 road miles to Bass River State Forest Ranger Station
End of hiking portion of trip
Miles today: 11.5. Total miles: 59.5
Possible Bailout: Route 679 or Oswego Rd.
Pick up packs at Wading Pines
Shuttle back to local hotel:
TBD, To Be Determined
Gather your off-trail items from storage
Dinner and awards ceremony at a local restaurant (Dinner cost not included in trip price)
Stay in our local hotel (included in trip cost)
Gather your off-trail items from storage
After body composition measurements taken
Dinner and awards Ceremony (Dinner cost not included in trip price)
This is the official end of the trip. You are welcome to spend the night at
the hotel, however if you drove and would like to get on the road or if you flew
and would like to schedule a late flight (or a red-eye if
this is a West Coast trip) you can definitely do so.
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Take free airport shuttle or we will pay for a shared cab/Uber
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