Lost in Time: The Forked River Mountains

[Frolickin]

The police who patrol that road suggest that you not drive down it.

But it can be hiked?

 

[bobpbx]

But it can be hiked?

Yes, they can be hiked. Easy as pie.

 

[Frolickin]

Yes, they can be hiked. Easy as pie.

Where would you recommend one park to get to the northernmost waypoint?

 

[bobpbx]

Where would you recommend one park to get to the northernmost waypoint?

I'll work you something up...........

I mean up you something work......er.....

I'll work you up something.

 

[Boyd]

The other one is the Forked River Mountain Trail.

I've never heard of the Forked River Mountain Trail before, sounds interesting. Can you tell us a little more about it?

 

[bobpbx]

Here Batona. I do this under the assumption you like to stick to trails.......

http://forums.njpinebarrens.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pos=0

 

[Teegate]

Bob,

I read that the trail was recently made. So if it is shown on terraserver, which is a mid 90's photo, they must have used a prior road as the trail.....correct?

Guy

 

[bobpbx]

I've never heard of the Forked River Mountain Trail before, sounds interesting. Can you tell us a little more about it?

Its probably not what you think Boyd, but I'll tell you.

This trail, and I only say Forked Mountain Trail because we sponsored its construction, is an interpretive trail that winds around a loop of the middle branch of the forked river. It has signs constructed by a helpful crew of eagle scouts that point out the various vegetation and topography along the way. It is meant to be a pine barrens primer for people who visit Wells Mills. The trail is actually an old sand road. You have to drive a few miles through the woods just to get to the trail head. The trail is maybe 2 miles long. Here 'tis:

http://terraserver.microsoft.com/image.aspx?T=1&S=11&Z=18&X=1412&Y=11022&W=2

 

[Frolickin]

Here Batona. I do this under the assumption you like to stick to trails.......

Thank you kindly! I don't mind going off trail, but if it is a major bushwhack, I would prefer to remain on the path.

I appreciate everyone's assistance with this.