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Trail Guides
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Pine Hill Section
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Pine Hill Road, Franklin Township, NJ
Phone: (908) 782-1158
www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/parks/ParkAreas/PineHill/info.htm
Hunterdon County
Return to CR 617/Sidney Road and turn Right. After 1.1 miles, turn Left onto Sidney School Road and continue 0.5 miles turning Right onto Pine Hill Road. After 0.4 miles stay to the Left to remain on Pine Hill Road. Proceed 0.3 miles and park on the Right on the shoulder of the road before the Raritan River Bridge.
If leaving from the entrance of Capoolong Creek WMA trail take Sidney School Road (across the road from entrance) south and after 1.2 miles turn Left onto Pine Hill Road and follow directions above. Map
Open daily from dawn to dusk. Parking is limited, with only two spaces on the shoulder of the road on the right-hand side. The trail crosses a small stream that often varies in depth and flow; consider wearing waterproof footgear. The trail begins to the Right of the parking spaces. Fishing and deer hunting by special permit are allowed. Contact the county parks department or visit www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/hunting/instruct.htm for hunting and fishing seasons and regulations.
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| Blackburnian Warbler | Lloyd Spitalnik |
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This site is sure to please, with trails that penetrate pine forest and meander along the stream and provide access to the Raritan River. Sections of the trail can be moderately strenuous but views of the Raritan River winding below are worth the hike. Fishing access trails that exist in the northern section of the property come in handy for wildlife watching. The river may be good for viewing waterfowl such as Mallard, Gadwall, Common Merganser and Ruddy Duck, to name a few. During spring migration the pine forest habitat may attract Blackburnian, Pine, Black-throated Green, Blackpoll and Yellow-rumped Warblers. During an irruption year, wintering Pine Siskin or Red-breasted Nuthatch may make use of the pines.
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