If you're new to Wharton State Forest and The Pine Barrens, this video will give you some basic tips to help you prepare and safely navigate your first trip.

Music by Bensound.com

Wharton State Forest Info: https://nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/pa...

The Trans New Jersey Trail .GPX file mentioned in the video can be found in the first post of this thread: https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/...

Apps mentioned and used:
Gaia GPS: https://www.gaiagps.com
OnX Off-Road: https://www.onxmaps.com/offroad/app?r...

TREAD Lightly!: https://treadlightly.org/

0:00 - Intro
0:53 - Legal motorized access
2:39 - Where to enter WSF
3:09 - Should I air down?
3:33 - “Puddles” & go arounds
4:19 - Real world example of getting stuck
4:33 - Be prepared
5:47 - Scenery
6:21 - Navigating WSF
8:28 - Example of how wet it can get
10:09 - TREAD Lightly!