3rd Annual Loco Libre Gear Piney Woods Hang, Batona Camp, Shamong, NJ Nov. 2,3,4, 2018

**SilvrSurfr** · 09-20-2018, 15:17

Originally Posted by sqidmark

Wow, 60 bucks minimum for this site. I'm ready to click on it if we really need it. Looks like the last one site left.

I'm a little concerned that you think you reserved group site A when I saw it already reserved over the weekend. I'm also concerned that you think Group Site A was the last site left when I can see that sites 6 through 10 are still available.

Is this some kind of phone thing? Did you receive an e-mail confirming that you got site A for 11/2/2018 and 11/3/2018?

**GreatBigDave** · 09-20-2018, 15:21

Originally Posted by sqidmark

Wow, 60 bucks minimum for this site. I'm ready to click on it if we really need it. Looks like the last one site left.

I still see 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 are available.
Thanks for grabbing the group site! George will reimburse the $60.

**GreatBigDave** · 09-20-2018, 15:22

Originally Posted by SilvrSurfr

I'm a little concerned that you think you reserved group site A when I saw it already reserved over the weekend. I'm also concerned that you think Group Site A was the last site left when I can see that sites 6 through 10 are still available.

Is this some kind of phone thing? Did you receive an e-mail confirming that you got site A for 11/2/2018 and 11/3/2018?

I saw Group A open today - https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...=1#post1920570

**georgecarr** · 09-20-2018, 16:34

I just booked 9. I'll get my daughter to grab one.

**MikekiM** · 09-20-2018, 18:58

Originally Posted by GreatBigDave

This map (https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksand...atona14web.pdf) shows "official" parking at Ongs Hat, Lebanon Fire Tower, and Pakim Pond / Brendan Byrne camp at 18.6, 14, and 10.7 miles from Batona camp on the Batona trail. One could also (presumably) hike to Batona camp from Atsion following the railroad tracks most of the way in about 6.3 miles or NoBo on the Batona from Batsto at about 13 miles.

No compelling reason on direction - I just asked 'cause it won't make a whole lot of difference in drive time - Batsto will be a longer drive.

I had plotted this route last year but ultimately wasn't able to make the hang.. Parking at Brendan Byrne camp at Rte 72 and going SoBo to Batona Camp.. GaiaGPS has that leg of the Batona Trail at 13.1 miles. Not sure of the discrepancy, but is what it is. There's no elevation gain/loss to talk about so it's an easy trek. That would get me to Batona early afternoon.

Originally Posted by Ratdog

...Parking at Atsion or Lebanon aka Brendan T Byrne office works, Brendan Byrne being north. From the BT Byrne office to Batona is about 14 miles but you can park at the wash house near the campgrounds (just past Pakim Pond) and make it a 10 mile walk.

The RR tracks from Atsion are doable but covered in tall grass at points and the lone star tick nymphs are brutal right now. Definitely prep your clothes, gear and self if choosing that route, wise to do anyway, but little tick nests, ugh.

Normally I’d step right up and offer to shuttle you to/from wherever but my future isn’t clear enough to commit. I’d say catching a ride out to your car or whatever shouldn’t be a problem on Sunday if needed.

Pretty sure you could train it to/from Hammonton and it would give someone a chance to grab some terrific Mexican food in town.

This is about what I came up with.. about 13 - 14 miles. on that terrain, totally doable with an early start.

I am a tick magnet so I'll pass on the RR tracks.

**SilvrSurfr** · 09-20-2018, 19:25

Originally Posted by MikekiM

I am a tick magnet so I'll pass on the RR tracks.

I hope you use permethrin because the entire Pine Barrens is tick-central. I use the heck out of permethrin, and try to avoid certain areas that I know are ticky. I've hiked the railroad tracks several times, and as long as you use permethrin you should be fine.

**jellyfish** · 09-20-2018, 20:56

Originally Posted by Maceo'sMom

"maximum nuttage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
The sticky buns alone make the trip worthwhile!!

I can’t wait to see you!

**MikekiM** · 09-20-2018, 21:58

Originally Posted by SilvrSurfr

I hope you use permethrin because the entire Pine Barrens is tick-central. I use the heck out of permethrin, and try to avoid certain areas that I know are ticky. I've hiked the railroad tracks several times, and as long as you use permethrin you should be fine.

Yup.. use it on everything from my tree straps to my shoes. Hats, pants, shirt, hammock, but net...

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**GreatBigDave** · 09-20-2018, 22:04

Let's go Jersey people - four sites left. Lets lock it up!

**sqidmark** · 09-21-2018, 00:22

Originally Posted by SilvrSurfr

I'm a little concerned that you think you reserved group site A when I saw it already reserved over the weekend. I'm also concerned that you think Group Site A was the last site left when I can see that sites 6 through 10 are still available.

Is this some kind of phone thing? Did you receive an e-mail confirming that you got site A for 11/2/2018 and 11/3/2018?

I received confirmation immediately afterward. All others had been taken. Someone best confirm with office that these aren't being over/under booked.