Wharton Conditions
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OddTrickStar
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Orange and blue trails are in great shape! Saw lots of new trail users of all ages enjoying the trails yesterday. Good stuff.
John the Plumber
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Just road blue and orange today. No new trees down after that wind last night.
The parking lot was full with MTB bikers today.....
The parking lot was full with MTB bikers today.....
The ground water level is up to springtime levels. Expect water in all the usual WSF spots. Recent wind storms have likely dropped a few more tree limbs. If you can safely drag them off trail, please do. The Batsto parking lot will be busy on Sunday May 19 for the Antique Show. Plan accordingly. Thanks!
It's that time of year for prescribed burns. Link below is to the NJ FFS Prescribed Burn Notification Map.
NJDEP | New Jersey Forest Fire Service | Prescribed Fire Dashboard
Since 1906 the New Jersey Forest Fire Service has been the agency responsible for protecting life, property, as well as the state's natural resources from wildfire.
www.nj.gov
OddTrickStar
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While it’s not in Wharton, they paved that collection of potholes on 542 on the way to Wharton, by Columbia Road coming from Hammonton area. 😀 Always had one eye on the road, the other on my bike in the rear view mirror going through that section.
If anyone is asking. The current WSF wildfire is burning on the western side of rt. 206, near Goshen Pond, approximately ten miles from the PBT. 400 acres, 75% contained.
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WSF MTB Trail Maintenance schedule for fall/winter '24-'25 attached below. There will likely be some quickly scheduled days posted in August & September as conditions allow. Thanks!
Tommysalami357
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I rode the orange 19 mile loop a week ago and no major issues except very overgrown, pulled 2 ticks off even with bug spray.
A strong storm rolled through last night. If you can SAFELY drag the smaller blow-downs off-trail, please do. Thanks!
John the Plumber
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Tough to bunny hop those trees on a road bike.....LOL
sandman
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If you are talking about Tea Time Hill. That is part of the BATONA trail between Apple Pie Hill and Carranza. Not near the Batsto trails.
Is batso part of whaton sf?
I'm from central jersey 😋
I need to do a fall vacation down there to learn the ways of the south, only been to hartschorne. And allaire.
Wife is doing a girls trip and I can stay in little egg harbor
John the Plumber
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yes it is it is 125,000 acres.
1speeder
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July 4 fireworks set New Jersey fire that burned thousands of acres in Wharton State Forest
The New Jersey State Park Police issued a reminder that fireworks are strictly prohibited in the state's parks, forests, recreation areas and historic sites.
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Come on down! If I am available I’ll show you around.
mtn
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Increased to 4000 acres with 60% containment.July 4 fireworks set New Jersey fire that burned thousands of acres in Wharton State Forest
The New Jersey State Park Police issued a reminder that fireworks are strictly prohibited in the state's parks, forests, recreation areas and historic sites.
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7/7/24 10:30 AM NJ FFS post
John the Plumber
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The forest fire service said."fireworks started the fire." Are people that stupid when they are camping out in the woods
to set off fireworks!!!!!!!!
to set off fireworks!!!!!!!!