Pemberton Rail Trail

You must be a member of the Outdoor Club of South Jersey to participate. Go to ocsj.org to join.

We will meet at the old train station at the trailhead. The hike is about 3.8 miles at a slow to moderate pace. David is still recovering from a sprained ankle, so we will lean toward the slower end. We will hike down the rail trail to the post office at the end, where we will take a short break. We will then head back the way we came, but go right at the fork. We take this all the way back to town. Then, we have a short walk (maybe a quarter mile, give or take) along the sidewalk back up to the train station. The section along the rail trail is relative flat with even surfaces. But the section along the right fork – and even the sidewalk, can have inclines and be uneven.

We will start the hike at 10:00 sharp. Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time to sign in and tie your shoes.
· Bring plenty of water.
· Bring sunscreen.
· Bring bug spray!
· There are no restrooms available on the trail. However, there is a Wawa about 100 yards from the trailhead. If you plan to use their facilities, please come early enough so that you are at the trailhead, ready to hike, before 10 AM.
· Ending time is approximate. This is a relatively slow hike – a happy meander. Our pace varies between slow and moderate, depending on terrain and how we are feeling. But, if you want us to slow down, do not hesitate to ask. We will be happy to oblige. Please do not ask us to speed up.
· Although pets are allowed on the trail, there are no pets allowed on this hike.
· Check comments for weather cancellation before you leave home.
Leaders:
David Hecker 609-304-9627
Richard Whitehill 856-220-2678