Revisit Apple Pie Hill
Failed Hike to the Apple pie hill missed the pink blaze.
Makes some great hikers on the trail who tried to help me find my lost phone.
I will make it to the tower another day.
I did some aerial video slo-mo shots. Puzzled over no return to hole location.
I found an interesting deer skull and will photograph it.
Got to do a tick check.
Apple Pie Hill is a hill in Tabernacle Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. It is 205 feet tall, making it one of the highest points of the New Jersey Pine Barrens. A 60-foot-tall fire tower stands atop the summit
I wanted a landscape shot similar to one made by the great Pine Barrens photographer Albert Horner. This photograph is my humble attempt.
I chickened out on the climb to the top, I only made it mid-way. The Fear Factor set in, but I will return in another stormy day.
Some of the photos are aerial photos.
https://www.nj.gov/pinelands/
https://www.louisdallaraphotography.com/2010/06/29/my-most-wonderful-day/
Another View of Apple Pie Hill
Looking east from the tower
Apple Pie Hill Tower – Wharton State Forest
I got a new request from New Jersey Pinelands Commission for photos of Apple Pie Hill, so I’ve added another 8 images to this collection for there review. https://www.nj.gov/pinelands/
For other Pinelands photos please visit my other site. Pinelands photo.com
https://www.louisdallaraphotography.com/2016/07/31/flying-high-in-the-pine-lands/
Summary: Located in the “Pine Barrens” of Wharton State Forest, this out-and-back follows the Batona Trail from the Carranza Memorial to Apple Pie Hill fire tower and then Climb the 60’ tall fire tower for a panoramic view from the highest point in the Pine Barrens (a whopping 209 feet above sea level!).
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Hike the Batona Trail from the Carranza Memorial to Apple Pie Hill and climb the fire tower for a panoramic view.
Climb 60’ up the tower for a panoramic view from the highest point in the Pine Barrens (a whopping 209 feet above sea level!) and one of the most unique vistas in the state.
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4 Comments
I would be tempted to climb as well! Although a drone would help! Great story, Louis. What is it like when fall comes around?
Hi Steve, It isn’t scary until you get higher up. I had flown the drone there, state forests aren’t legal to fly, but it can be done legally. I’ll try to go back and fly again, but I got lost, last time. Furthermore, I should have mapped it better, lesson learned.
That looks like a wonderful place for a hiking and photography adventure. I would have made it to the top of the tower – with my drone. More seriously, I’m not sure I could climb that high but would give it a try – the view (with a camera) must be spectacular.
Great job with presenting this topic, Louis, and great photographs. It makes me think about planning a day trip there next spring.
WOW, thanks Bill, I have to add and consulate other posts on Apple Pie Hill. Funny story about my climb, I was at an Art Gallery Opening and a fellow came up to me and said he saw my post where I chicken out and only when halfway up, He was motivated to beat me and climbed to the top. To may it worst was the fact he had epilepsy, at last I motivated him to climb.I was out there yesterday and got lost, but found my way back. Be Well Lou