

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sunrise First Day Hike to Apple Pie Hill Fire Tower and Tower Climb
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 am – Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: This easy 2.5 mile round-trip guided hike will begin at 6 a.m. and head to Apple Pie Hill where participants will be able to climb the fire tower and watch the sun rise over the Pine Barrens on the first day of 2026. 

Due to the overwhelming popularity of this hike, we will be holding a drawing to select participants on December 31 at 1 p.m. Winners will be notified via e-mail by 5 p.m. on the 31st. To add your name to the selection pool, you will need to register by 12:45 p.m. on the 31st. You can register here:

https://forms.office.com/g/p6DCMAjgPY

The meeting location is the Batona Trail access point on Burlington County Road 532, Woodland Township between mile markers 12 and 13.  The hike and tower climb is expected to last until 8 a.m. 

Participants must hike to Apple Pie Hill with the group in order to climb the tower.  Participants must be at least 10 years of age.  Animals are not permitted. Wear appropriate clothes and shoes.  Bring plenty of water, snacks and bug spray!  The hikes are not ADA accessible.  There are no restrooms or drinking water available.  The hike will be cancelled if there are thunderstorms in the area or if rain/snow is falling.  The hike is free and open to the public.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tabernacle/sunrise-first-day-hike-to-apple-pie-hill-fire-tower-and-tower-climb/200029425935624
- **Event Categories**: meetups, art, fine-arts, trips-adventures, trekking
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 27

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://forms.office.com/g/p6DCMAjgPY?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=tabernacle-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Tabernacle
- **state**: NJ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Apple Pie Hill
- **lat**: 39.807381459499
- **long**: -74.589461969309
- **full address**: Apple Pie Hill, Tabernacle, New Jersey, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Wharton State Forest (https://allevents.in/org/wharton-state-forest/26349966)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Apple Pie Hill, Tabernacle, New Jersey, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Wharton State Forest
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** meetups, art, fine-arts, trips-adventures, trekking
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Sunrise First Day Hike to Apple Pie Hill Fire Tower and Tower Climb ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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