Apple Pie Hill is a hill in Tabernacle Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. It is 205 feet (62 m) tall, making it one of the highest points of the New Jersey Pine Barrens.[2] A 60-foot-tall (18 m) fire tower stands atop the summit, offering views of the surrounding Pine Barrens.[3] The skylines of Atlantic City and Philadelphia are visible from the top of the tower.[4] It lies along the Batona Trail in Wharton State Forest, making it a popular hiking destination.
On September 10, 2016, due to vandalism, the Department of Environmental Protection closed Apple Pie Hill to public access by erecting a fence around the tower.[4] However, the tower is open to visitors when staff members are present and by appointment.[5]
Soils are sandy almost everywhere, with profiles that resemble classic podzol development; Atsion, Lakehurst, Lakewood, and Woodmansie are common soil series.[6]
References
- ^ a b "Apple Pie Hill". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. 1979-09-08. Retrieved 2014-09-17.
- ^ "New Jersey Birding and Wildlife Trails - Wharton State Forest - Apple Pie Hill". Retrieved September 17, 2014.
- ^ "Apple Pie Hill". SummitPost.org.
- ^ a b Pine Barrens landmark off limits to public due to vandalism NJ.com, Accessed October 18, 2016.
- ^ Two arrested for vandalism of Apple Pie Hill fire tower www.philly.com, Accessed November 17, 2017.
- ^ "SoilWeb: An Online Soil Survey Browser | California Soil Resource Lab".