New Jersey · Hiking

Burnt Mill Trail (Red)

8.4 mi
one way
51 ft
climb
104 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov
best months

Burnt Mill Trail (Red) is a moderate hike in Wharton State Forest in New Jersey, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The route is 8.4 miles long, with a total elevation gain of about 51 feet, and it runs from a low point of 59 feet to a high of 104 feet. The trail is a point-to-point route, and the steepest stretch comes at about 2.6 miles in, with a grade of about 3 percent. The trail is open to both horses and bikes, so riders and equestrians can plan a trip on it. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Indian Mills put May highs around 74°F and September highs around 78°F, with July the warmest month at about 87°F. Several other trails sit close by. Goshen Pond Trail (White) is about 0.1 mile away and Sleeper Creek Trail (Blue) about 0.3 mile. Atsion Family Campground is about 3.6 miles off, and the Mullica River, a canoeing route, is about 1.9 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov

    Best time to visit Burnt Mill Trail (Red)

    Best months: April–June and August–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      42° / 23°

      8 wet · 2 snow

    2. Feb

      45° / 24°

      8 wet · 2 snow

    3. Mar

      53° / 31°

      8 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      65° / 40°

      8 wet

    5. May

      74° / 50°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 59°

      8 wet

    7. Jul

      87° / 64°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 62°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 55°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      67° / 44°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 34°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      47° / 28°

      9 wet · 1 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Indian Mills 2 W, NJ, 4.1 mi away at 100 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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