Pine Barrens, NJ

[asaf]

Pine Barrens, New Jersey - Wharton State Forest

"Far south of New York's hustle and bustle, nestled inside Burlington and Atlantic counties lays Wharton State forest. Wharton is the largest single tract of land in the New Jersey Park System, with over 110,000 acres of land. Most of the sugar sand trails in the forest are technically considered unimproved dirt roads. According to the park service, over 500 miles of these unimproved roads wind thought the pines, in between the bogs, and over cool cedar creeks. For those of us who enjoy fresh air, great scenery, and the opportunity to catch a glimpse at native wildlife, Wharton offers the perfect chance to get away." - Source: :arrow: Pine Barrens Cleanup 2004 Report (http://www.off-road.com/suzuki/features/pinebarrons04/)

[njedgexj]

yeah the barrens are cool....i was at this years cleanup it was a goodtime...i do prefer more rocky technical terrian over the sand a nd water in the barrens, but it still is a fun place to explore...

[XEON]

Sounds like a neat place. I have heard of it but never really went there. Maybe we will set up a group trip there! :D

[Gearjammer]

I'm new here , I'd like to go to the Barrens. (Ya just have to look out for the Pineys).
j/k
I've heard that the Barrens are a great place to 'wheel...I'd like to check it out , myself.

[badzook]

I've been there At Batsto Village... Better stop at the Park Headquarers and get some maps... I quickly became lost but had a GPS & Maps to figure it all out... It's a cool place. It is so big it would make a great overnite Camping Trip... We'll have to keep this in mind...
badzook

[Kingofthepines]

There is a reason I am the Kingofthepines. We have runs all the time. Personally I wait until the ice is gone but there are a lot of brave (foolish) wheelers on my board that are still going out. Check us out @ http://www.the-jersey-devil.com/bbs/ http://www.the-jersey-devil.com/bbs/images/graemlins/asthanos.gif

[ROCKREADYXJ]

Do you have any thing down there beside all the sand!!!!

[magoo117]

mud...and I have a rock in my yard.

[Chris 88 YJ]

I used to wheel down there all the time. Mostly in Lebanon St Forest off rt 72 and Presidential Lakes off 70. I went to George's property off Lacey Rd one Memorial day, but it was just a drunken mud fest. Theres miles and miles of trails down there but its all sand and mud, theres a few cool hillclimbs though. I never got hasseled by the law, but I havent been down there since 1/02 but I'm sure none of it is legal now

I prefer rocks now

[magoo117]

From what I have been told you cant even go on George's property anymore.

[Chris 88 YJ]

Thats what I've heard too, but I havent been down there in years. There wasnt much there anyway, just a couple sand/mud pits to get stuck in and ruin every bearing and seal on your rig :roll:

[Gearjammer]

Hey , Badzook -
Keep me posted , as I would be interested in going (possible camping).Do you know if camping is allowed?
Maybe start a new thread when the season warrants :wink:

[badzook]

I don't know about camping in the forest, I'm sure some locals can fill us in on that. We'll post a ride event when we gat it all worked out..
badzook

[The Fixer]

Ages ago, my wife and I canoed down a river in the Pine Barrens, It snaked alot and took us about 3 hours time at a normal rowing pace. Does anyone know how to access that river? We got turned on to it by some friends from Toms River.

[Kingofthepines]

Batsto river off 206 Mullica river off 206 Wading river off 563

[The Fixer]

Thanks Kingofthepines, I didnt realize there were three rivers. Ill definately check that area out come the spring.

[Flendo]

anyone have pics of the barrens? i would kinda like to see what it looks like

[Kingofthepines]

http://www.the-jersey-devil.com/photopost/data/500/22spirit_pond-med.jpg[/img]

[The Fixer]

Flendo, the NJ Pine Barrens are really an under-rated place to see. Winter or summer, they are the best kept secret of the state of NJ.

[Flendo]

i saw by the picture...its beautiful.....hey your from hoboken...not too far from me...

[The Fixer]

Ill be living in Savannah Georgia starting April. I grew up in Hoboken.

[Flendo]

lmao big jump huh?

[NFaust]

I'll be living in Hoboken in the fall...going to be a freshman at Stevens Institute - I'm looking forward to it.

-Nick

[badzook]

Anyone interested in an " Unofficial Trip " wheeling the Pine Barrens ?

I'm going to Wharton State Forest on April 9 it's a Saturday

Oh and Yes, It's legal wheeling there. Just make sure your rig is properly registered and insured and meets NJ Lift Laws. The DEC officers will check..

Let me know...

badzook 8) 8)

[Flendo]

im down for the barrens.....will my stock TJ do good there with 30" tires?

[XEON]

Anyone interested in an " Unofficial Trip " wheeling the Pine Barrens ?


I am there :D

[mybigredjeep]

is that the second saturday in the month? if so im in.....

[mybigredjeep]

one day or two?

[badzook]

im down for the barrens.....will my stock TJ do good there with 30" tires?

I'm only running 235's with a 3" lift and I definitely do not plan on sinking this rig....:lol: :lol: :lol: I will not be seeking deep water, but will be glad to watch others try it... and oh yeah I'll be bringing all of my recovery equipment..:lol: :lol: :lol:


is that the second saturday in the month? if so im in.....one day or two?

Yes, the second saturday.. Two days works for me. One day for now ,Let's wait and see if there are other people interested in that.


xeon,

should we consider making it an official ride???? 8) 8) 8)

badzook

[XEON]

should we consider making it an official ride???? 8) 8) 8)

badzook

We just might have to :) As long as its legal :D

[badzook]

should we consider making it an official ride???? 8) 8) 8)

badzook

We just might have to :) As long as its legal :D :roll: :roll: :roll:

Yes,

Wharton State Forest is legal with a ton of sandy and watery roads.. It would take days to cover it all..
I've wheeled here and it is really cool... and very legal...

Maybe we should do our campout here instead.. It's worth the trip...

badzook 8) 8) 8)

[Lagooz00xj]

April 9th?. damn track meet. :mad:

[autocrave]

Hi,

Is anyone going to the Pines anytime soon? I am interested in visiting the area.

[Flendo]

yes we are going on the 24th.....go to the outing discussion board....

[wrangler]

Hi,

Is anyone going to the Pines anytime soon? I am interested in visiting the area.

http://www.tri-state4x4.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=503

[wrangler]

any one interested in wheeling in the pines...wer going on the 24th...http://www.tri-state4x4.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=503&highlight=

[XEON]

Pine Barrens = AWESOME if you find good places to wheel. At the end we found a bitching trail and then we saw a Ford get sunk... it was great. Anyway I am game for any pines runs :D

[flippy71]

the pines are a great place to go. we just came back and everyone had a great time. when we go again we definately got to get a site where the showers are. anyone who went on this weekends run will tell you it would be alot better to wash off the crust after a great day of wheeling :lol: ALL HAIL TRI-STATE 4X4

[wrangler]

great trip!!! I just need better lights before night wheeling again. that trail we found right b4 dark with all the showal water holes was awsome..by the way some one said they had a green bag...if there tent poles in them then there mine...i am missing mine. I can pick them up at the next ride.

Thanks,
Cody

[XEON]

I forget who took the bag, I think FLippy has them because he lives near you.

[flippy71]

nope was'nt me who picked them up.

[XEON]

nope was'nt me who picked them up.
hmmm either Scott or Rod... haah or we left them? woops

[flippy71]

man did'nt your mama teach you about leaving your toys around? well no tent pole means you will have to use sticks or just drape it over you when u sleep. :lol: just kidding thats a bummer dude. :twisted:

[wrangler]

somone pmed me about it before...so i think i'll trac um down...tom said he put them in my jeep lol..found out when we got home he never did. lol..np

[badzook]

I didn't see them.. Didn't even know they were out there.. I also checked the campsite before leaving, It was clean. So they are somewhere among us...
badzook 8)

[badzook]

Did you guys get that Knot out of that strap yet?? :lol: :lol:

badzook 8)

[XEON]

ahah woops... sucks that it happened. I did not see the knot until the rope was out of the water. I need to get a strap... so whos comming to my party... :D

[flippy71]

PARTY!!!!!! what party?

[Lagooz00xj]

u littel fuggers put a not in my brand new strap!! :mad: Haha naw im just kidding scott says he got it out. And u its not like u tugged real hard to get cody out.

Justin if you need a strap check these out here...
http://www.4wheelparts.com/4wp/products/productLine.asp?cat=SUS&prodline=463&catName=Suspe nsion&man=PRO&parentProdline=SusAccPRO&expand=sub7

[badzook]

That is a really nice strap you have there too....

badzook 8)