This easy walking trail, well marked with pink blazes, runs for fifty miles through Bass River State Forest, Wharton State Forest and Lebanon State Forest, crossing streams and passing through forested areas that were once bustling towns with names such as Four Mile, Butler, Martha and Washington. This portion of the Batona Trail is maintained by the NJ State Park Service and the Batona Hiking Club . The Division's State Forestry Services has published a comprehensive Forest Resource Management Plan for Bass River State Forest to improve the long-term forest management practices and resource protection needs of Bass River. Flush toilets, showers and laundry facilities are within walking distance. Trailer sanitary station is open March 1 through November 30.
Campsites open all year.
Three group campsites with water and pit toilets are within walking distance. Each site accommodates up to 50 campers. Open all year. Nine lean-tos with woodburning stoves. Each accommodates six people.