Enthusiast III
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Enthusiast III
If that’s the case, then you are mistakenly wrong about what that sign means. I can give you more info if you would like.
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Yes, I did think it was closed to the public. I would like the info on the statutes listed if you have it.
Enthusiast III
The sign means that the area you are entering is patrolled by park police and rangers and you must abide by the NJ codes listed on the sign. Those codes, which in simple terms, mean the following: Vehicles entering the forest should comply with all DOT regulations. No ORV/OHV vehicles (ATVs, SXSs, dirtbikes, and any vehicle which is not DOT compliant). No off-roading, meaning that you must stay on all roads, no cutting through the forest or trailblazing. If you are caught doing any of these things, you can receive a fine of $250+. I have seen and heard of people receiving tickets as high as $1000 and they have their vehicle impounded on the spot. The codes, if you look them up, go into a little more detail than I just stated but those are the simple meanings.
The signs are there to help crack down on all the illegal ORV/OHV activity that goes on in the forest. I love that they put the signs up because much like it did to you, it scares people away and makes them think the forest roads are closed. It keeps knuckleheads out of the forest who’s only intent is to act carelessly and destroy the forest property.
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Thank you for the clarification!
I apologize for any misinformation I may have provided. Is there a way to put a note into the GPX file so people know it’s a legal road?
I apologize for any misinformation I may have provided. Is there a way to put a note into the GPX file so people know it’s a legal road?
Enthusiast III
No problem! Which GPX? If it’s the trail ride for the 25th, no need for it since everyone will be following me. If it’s the TNJT GPX, I could put it in that but again, there’s kinda no need for it. The TNJT is 100% legal roads. If there ever was trail closures, I would be on top of it in a heart beat and change the route to reflect the closures.
When I created the Jeep/Truck version of the TNJT, it was during the trail closure debacle back in 2015. The DEP, PPA, and EPA shut down a bout half the trails within Wharton and surrounding parts of the Pine Barrens. I had to reroute the trail to make sure it followed their “approved” trails. I never changed it since 2015 cause if the closures ever did happen in the future, the trail should still be ok. This is one reason the TNJT is as easy as it is in the Pine Barrens. All of the trails are larger (width), heavily traveled roads that they would never shut down and they would keep maintained. There are many trails in the pines that are tight and riddled with tons of deep holes, these are the trails they wanted to shut down back in 2015. Some of them they succeeded in shutting down. Especially my all time favorite trail that loops you through one of the only hill climbs in the Wharton tract of the Pine Barrens.
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I’ve seen your pics of your rig on IBSP, I’m from Ocean county too. We should get a rigs and coffee sometime soon by us.
Influencer II
Yes, we had a great trail ride and ended at Screaming Hill Brewery. Weather was very wet but we had 15 rigs show up. Keep an eye out for more.
Enthusiast III
There will definitely be more. I’m already thinking up ideas for another meet/run.
Contributor II
Hey all! New member here from the Williamstown area. I wish I would have joined up a few weeks ago to do that ride to the brewery, it sounds like a good time. Looking forward to more events in the future!
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Enthusiast III
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Good evening Surfer, welcome to OB. I’m from Ocean County too.
Enthusiast III
Hey guys, so I did some thinking today while at work...usually that could be good and bad haha...and I was wondering if another run in March would spark some interest? This time I was thinking about having us end our run in Tuckerton, NJ at Pinelands Brewing Co.; what are your thoughts?
Enthusiast III
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If it’s anything like last time, I’m down!
Can I be tail-radio guy again?
I don’t know if I could convince my GF but I would be down with ending at a group campground for a night. March weather is very unpredictable though.
