Paint Island Spring

Ben Ruset

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... found it.

This is one of the few times that I have found Beck's directions to be accurate.

The spring is pretty much as he describes it in "More Forgotten Towns." I suppose in a way it sort of looks like a volcano with the spring water running down the hill towards Toms River (the river, not the town.) You can clearly see the yellow mineral deposits where the water runs down. I wasn't brave enough to taste the water, but it was almost likewarm. Still cold, but not as cold as outside water should be.

It's really, really easy to get to. I will most likely post directions in the directions forum later today after I get some sleep. For now, here are some pictures.

http://forums.njpinebarrens.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=230
 

Teegate

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Chalk one up for Beck!

It is nice to see that it is still around.


Guy
 
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