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    Quote Originally Posted by SilvrSurfr View Post
    Rain not looking good for paddlers - probably won't know until Friday or Saturday morning if water levels will be high enough.

    There are multiple ways to get to Lower Forge via hike:

    http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandf...atona14web.pdf

    http://www.njhiking.com/nj-hiking-ma...-trail-map.pdf


    Batsto Village to Lower Forge via Batona Trail - 7.3 miles - this is my least favorite route because the ticks are nasty.
    Batsto Village to Lower Forge via Mullica River Trail - 7.3 miles - if I'm hiking from Batsto Village, I usually go this way since a lot of it is road hiking and the ticks aren't as bad.
    Atsion to Lower Forge via Beaver Pond Quaker Bridge crossover - 5.7 miles - nice hike, mostly open road with not too many ticks.

    There are a bazillion ways to shorten/lengthen this particular hike. You can hike along Quaker Bridge road which will shorten it. Or you could hike east from Atsion along the railroad tracks, take a right (south) and hike down to Lower Forge. I haven't gone this way but monkenynono has.
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    Quote Originally Posted by monkeynono View Post
    Don't go giving away all my secrets now SS.
    It's still a secret until somebody else does it.
    "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds." Ralph Waldo Emerson

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    Hmm...I may head down for this. Still getting over the last virus but according to WU it's supposed to be nice this weekend. I'll check with the 'boss'. This is just Sat night right?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Glogg View Post
    Hi all,

    I'd love to join in (I'd definitely be hiking in as I have zero canoe experience) but, having no car, would be coming via train from New York City. Looks like I can get to Hammonton Station at 10:01 am, can I get a lift to Atsto?

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    It is possible if one of the members dropping cars at Batsto would be willing to drive to the station at Hammonton for the pickup. Could probably make either Batsto or Atsion for the hike in. Consider hiking in with someone if possible. Easy hike, your choice, trail or dirt road walking for the most part.

    Have you checked return times for Sunday?
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    Quote Originally Posted by sqidmark View Post
    Hmm...I may head down for this. Still getting over the last virus but according to WU it's supposed to be nice this weekend. I'll check with the 'boss'. This is just Sat night right?
    Yes just Saturday night

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ratdog View Post
    It is possible if one of the members dropping cars at Batsto would be willing to drive to the station at Hammonton for the pickup.
    That's precisely why I'm asking. Anyone willing to pick me up? I can easily go to a station further north if that's more on your way.

    Quote Originally Posted by Ratdog View Post
    Could probably make either Batsto or Atsion for the hike in. Consider hiking in with someone if possible. Easy hike, your choice, trail or dirt road walking for the most part.

    Have you checked return times for Sunday?
    I have no preference for the hike in, having never been to this park before. So I'd be happy to travel via either Batsto or Atsion. Return times for Sunday are plentiful and shouldn't be a problem.

    Thanks,

    Glogg

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    Quote Originally Posted by fallkniven View Post
    Oh yeah, Brock and I did the batsto in August. From Hampton furnace to lower forge was barely any water
    Sup?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ratdog View Post
    It is possible if one of the members dropping cars at Batsto would be willing to drive to the station at Hammonton for the pickup.
    Apparently New York hangers aren't welcome at this New Jersey event, so I shall bow out.

    -Glogg

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    Quote Originally Posted by Glogg View Post
    Apparently New York hangers aren't welcome at this New Jersey event, so I shall bow out.

    -Glogg
    I don't think that's quite fair.

    I am unable to commit to picking you up as that means leaving my place at approx 8:30am and my Sat schedule is such that I'm not sure I can even make the trip by noon and would likely be hiking in later in the day if at all.

    Sunday I would happily give you a ride to the station assuming I'm there.

    I'm sure others are in a similar situation.

    I am working on getting some stuff done this week to free up Saturday and the situation may improve in which case I will send you a pm.

    Be of good cheer, there's always the next one!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Glogg View Post
    Apparently New York hangers aren't welcome at this New Jersey event, so I shall bow out.

    -Glogg
    Sorry, I won't know if, or how long, I work on Saturday until Saturday, so it makes it tough to make any commitment to a time, much less picking someone up at a train station. I think you will find everyone (even me, I think) is more than welcome at the S. Jersey hangs. This bunch of guys are certainly diverse, but the friendliest and most helpful group I have ever come across. I am sure you would have more than a couple ride invites to get you back to the train after, but like Ratdog, myself and I am sure some others, getting there always seems to be a bit of a dance.

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