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Batona Hiking Club of Philadelphia
A Sunday hiking club
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Hiking in the countryside
Photo courtesy of BCCVB
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Outsider Tip
Typically, leaders form car pools at the gathering point, for trails as far as the Poconos, or Jersey Shore. Hikers reimburse the driver a small amount for gas.
Call to Action
Batona Hiking Club, which developed the 50-mile Batona Trail, which winds through New Jersey Pine Barrens, relies on volunteers to maintain this trails as well as some others. Contact the club for more information.
The motto for this informal club, in existence for more than 50 years, is “every Sunday rain or shine.” Summer is good for short hikes to the lake for swimming.
Each week, Batona schedules a difficult trip for advanced hikers as well an easy hike, which beginners and families can easily enjoy. Hike leaders are committed to be at the start regardless of conditions.
The group also organizes backpacking trips and canoe outings as well as overseas hiking vacations to places as far away as Scotland and Costa Rica.
COME PREPARED
Wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes or boots. Dogs are not permitted on hikes. A year’s schedule of hikes is available for a small fee, and U.S. Geological Survey maps can purchased from the U.S. Geological Survey, Box 25286, Denver, CO 80225, www.usgs.gov/.
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