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hell0iamsy
Basically, a bunch of girls are trying to planning on a camping trip yet none of us have a car so I'm trying to find a NYC transportation (port authority bus/LIRR/NJ Transit) that'll take me a near a camping site.
Much appreciated! Thanks
Answer
You could take Metro North up to Suffern, etc http://www.nynjtc.org/park/harriman-bear-mountain-state-park
Or you could take the LIRR out to the Fire Island ferries and ferry over or take the LIRR out to Mastic and take a cab down to either the Fire Island Wilderness or Smith Point Park. The Fire Island Otis Pike Wilderness is excellent but there are no campgrounds, you will be backpacking. Smith Point Park has a campground and there are camp grounds on Fire Island.
http://www.nps.gov/fiis/planyourvisit/publictransportation.htm
http://www.nps.gov/fiis/planyourvisit/camping.htm
http://www.nps.gov/fiis/planyourvisit/wilderness-camping.htm
http://www.nps.gov/fiis/planyourvisit/smith-point-county-park.htm
You could take Metro North up to Suffern, etc http://www.nynjtc.org/park/harriman-bear-mountain-state-park
Or you could take the LIRR out to the Fire Island ferries and ferry over or take the LIRR out to Mastic and take a cab down to either the Fire Island Wilderness or Smith Point Park. The Fire Island Otis Pike Wilderness is excellent but there are no campgrounds, you will be backpacking. Smith Point Park has a campground and there are camp grounds on Fire Island.
http://www.nps.gov/fiis/planyourvisit/publictransportation.htm
http://www.nps.gov/fiis/planyourvisit/camping.htm
http://www.nps.gov/fiis/planyourvisit/wilderness-camping.htm
http://www.nps.gov/fiis/planyourvisit/smith-point-county-park.htm
Im considering hiking the batona trail in NJ any info on it?
Jess
I want to go hiking on the Batona Trail in NJ. Where is the best place to start on the trail? What type of terrain is it? I like the idea of camping, but i would be camping by myself. so is there a common place for people to camp so nothing happens if I'm alone? Or is camping alone not a good idea? I'm not really educated on this whole hiking/camping experience, so i think im going to just stay one night. whether its camping or a cheap little motel... any suggestions?
Answer
Here is a brochure with some information. You will see there are camp sites indicated on the trail map.
http://www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/docs/batona14web.pdf
I know Wharton State forest has some primitive campsites; i.e. sites with no running water or structures (although there is a water source at each site). I camp alone frequently, although it is never recommended. I am also a guy, 6'4" 215 lbs. Not that that makes it impossible for me to be harassed by others out on the trail, but it makes me appear to be a less vulnerable target. If you are young or, unfortunately, a woman, you may want to bring at least someone else with you. it is sad to say, but a young woman hiking/camping alone could attract some creeps. Also, if you are inexperienced with the outdoors, having someone else there could be a life saver if you get injured or lost.
I'm going to try to find out some more information for you about accommodation on the trail. Check back later for more information.
Edit: Here's a few more links. I think they provide more information than I could type here so check them out:
http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.aspx?trailid=HGN017-045
http://www.pinebarrenscanoe.com/images/pinelands.pdf
http://southjerseytrails.wordpress.com/2013/04/19/batona-trail-backpacking-day-2-wsf-buttonwood-to-lower-forge/
I've been wanting to take a few days to kayak through Wharton State forest, camping along the way. This question prompted me to do some research, so, thanks!
I wish you luck and hope you enjoy yourself.
Oh, one last thing...the Pine Barrens have a TON of ticks. Get good, strong repellent and bring plenty with you. Before to spray it ALL OVER yourself. Ticks like to crawl to dark, out of the way parts of our body (if you know what I mean). Trust me, you don't want to be pulling ticks off of some of the more sensitive regions of your anatomy. I once had to have my wife remove a tick from an appendage of mine that rhymes with 'tick' (starts with a 'D'), and it wasn't pleasant for either of us.
Here is a brochure with some information. You will see there are camp sites indicated on the trail map.
http://www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/docs/batona14web.pdf
I know Wharton State forest has some primitive campsites; i.e. sites with no running water or structures (although there is a water source at each site). I camp alone frequently, although it is never recommended. I am also a guy, 6'4" 215 lbs. Not that that makes it impossible for me to be harassed by others out on the trail, but it makes me appear to be a less vulnerable target. If you are young or, unfortunately, a woman, you may want to bring at least someone else with you. it is sad to say, but a young woman hiking/camping alone could attract some creeps. Also, if you are inexperienced with the outdoors, having someone else there could be a life saver if you get injured or lost.
I'm going to try to find out some more information for you about accommodation on the trail. Check back later for more information.
Edit: Here's a few more links. I think they provide more information than I could type here so check them out:
http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.aspx?trailid=HGN017-045
http://www.pinebarrenscanoe.com/images/pinelands.pdf
http://southjerseytrails.wordpress.com/2013/04/19/batona-trail-backpacking-day-2-wsf-buttonwood-to-lower-forge/
I've been wanting to take a few days to kayak through Wharton State forest, camping along the way. This question prompted me to do some research, so, thanks!
I wish you luck and hope you enjoy yourself.
Oh, one last thing...the Pine Barrens have a TON of ticks. Get good, strong repellent and bring plenty with you. Before to spray it ALL OVER yourself. Ticks like to crawl to dark, out of the way parts of our body (if you know what I mean). Trust me, you don't want to be pulling ticks off of some of the more sensitive regions of your anatomy. I once had to have my wife remove a tick from an appendage of mine that rhymes with 'tick' (starts with a 'D'), and it wasn't pleasant for either of us.
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