Apple Pie Hill

Apple Pie Hill
Summit of Apple Pie Hill
Highest point
Elevation	205 ft (62 m)
Coordinates	39°48′26″N 74°35′22″W[1]
Geography
Apple Pie Hill Location of Apple Pie Hill in New Jersey
Location	Wharton State Forest, Tabernacle Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, U.S.
Topo map	USGS Chatsworth[1]
Climbing
Easiest route	Batona Trail (hike)

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]

View from the fire tower atop Apple Pie Hill

References

1. "Apple Pie Hill". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. 1979-09-08. Retrieved 2014-09-17.
2. "New Jersey Birding and Wildlife Trails - Wharton State Forest - Apple Pie Hill". Retrieved September 17, 2014.
3. "Apple Pie Hill". SummitPost.org.
4. Pine Barrens landmark off limits to public due to vandalism NJ.com, Accessed October 18, 2016.
5. Two arrested for vandalism of Apple Pie Hill fire tower www.philly.com, Accessed November 17, 2017.
6. "SoilWeb: An Online Soil Survey Browser | California Soil Resource Lab".