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Batsto Lake Trail
Wharton-area loop around Batsto Lake through pine and wetland habitat.
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About This Trail
A loop around Batsto Lake in Wharton State Forest near the restored Batsto Village, a former 18th-century bog-iron and glassmaking community. The trail passes through pine and wetland habitat along the lake’s edge. The adjacent village offers a museum, mansion tours, and a window into Pine Barrens industrial history.
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