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n . Delaware ch O Bay Illustration and Design by Frank McShane Atlantic Printed on Recycled Paper DELADELAWAREWARE Ocean The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary promotes the Estuary as a regional resource through public education and outreach. Our goal, with this brochure, is to promote ecotourism based upon the Estuary’s watershed boundaries rather than politically designated county or township lines. It is also designed to educate you about the natural resources of this watershed while being sensitive to its preservation. For more information, call 1-800-445-4935 or visit our web 0123 site at www.DelawareEstuary.org

SCALE IN MILES Funding for this brochure was provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in support of the Delaware Estuary Program. Opportunities to cycle present themselves on the less congested back 20 Timbuctoo or Bucktown was a community of freed and fugitive roads, especially in the headwaters areas and on the sandy trails in slaves in the early to mid 1800’s. In its prime, the town’s 125 Everywhere you look, the Rancocas Watershed seems to be Courthouse, cir. 1796, 120 High Street, and the 2 Burlington County Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, New Lisbon, (609) 726-1191. residents supported a school and an AME Zion Church. The last reinventing and rediscovering itself. While open space is yielding to Prison, cir. 1809, 128 High Street, are arguably the towns most Remember to always wear a helmet and take the necessary precautions remaining evidence of its existence is the cemetery located at new development, most towns in this watershed are actively impressive historical structures. The prison was designed by Robert when riding on public roadways. Church Street and the North Branch of the Rancocas Creek. To preserving their history and promoting small town America. Mills, who also designed the Washington Monument. It was one of the schedule a visit to the cemetery call (856) 786-8689. oldest U.S. prisons in continuous use and held its last occupant until The Rancocas Watershed includes not only the river itself, but also 1966. Also of historical interest is the 3 Old Schoolhouse cir. 1759, 21 The Medford Village Culinary Herb Garden is filled with the land it drains. From its headwaters in the cranberry bogs and 35 Brainerd Street. It is the oldest schoolhouse in standing The 12 Delanco waterfront along Delaware Avenue is mostly private scents of lavender, sage, thyme, and tarragon. Located in Medford Pine Barrens of western Ocean County, to its mouth at the town of on its original site. For a more informative look at historic Mount Holly, property. There are, however, public benches at Walnut, Edgewood, and Village Park, come enjoy this peaceful spot along Main Street in Riverside, the watershed is as diverse in its appearance as it is in its stop by Robin’s Nest Restaurant for information about their self-guided Willow Streets, which allow you to take in a magnificent view of the beautiful downtown Medford. offerings. A little research into the watershed’s history will reveal audio walking tour. . Fishing supplies can be purchased on the opposite that many of its early settlements stemmed from the creation of shore of the Rancocas Creek at 13 Ric’s Outdoor Sportsman Bait mills used to harness waterpower from the Rancocas Creek. Most of the activity in town is centered along High and Washington and Tackle (856) 764-6100, in Riverside. Streets. Mount Holly hugs the North Branch, with some of its shops 22 Isaac Hilliard House B&B, 31 Hanover St., Pemberton. Come The Rancocas Creek is divided into the North and South Branches, and eateries spilling over the banks. The 4 Shops at Mill Race Village Located in Rancocas State Park, the 14 Rancocas Nature Center, enjoy the art of living well. (609) 894-0756 and is one of many tributaries of the Delaware Estuary. The offer visitors one-of-a-kind finds from hand-painted furniture to note 794 Rancocas Road, Westampton (609) 261-2495, provides an Delaware Estuary Region extends from the falls at Trenton, New paper, to handcrafted jewelry. Every season in Mount Holly is filled with educational starting point for exploration of the surrounding forest, 23 The Iris Inn at Medford, 45 South Main St., Medford. A Jersey and Morrisville, Pennsylvania to the mouth of the Delaware special events, cultural festivals, or art exhibits. Call (609) 267-8600 ext. fields and tidal marshes. Their nature trail hugs the banks of the delightful bed and breakfast experience in a beautifully preserved Bay. It is the tidal portion of the Delaware River – where salt 20, or visit www.RancocasValley.com and www.MountHolly.com for Rancocas Creek and at points provides a nice view of the water. 1904 Victorian home. (609) 654-7528 waters of the Atlantic Ocean and fresh waters of the Delaware a schedule of events in Mount Holly and the surrounding area. River mix. The Delaware Estuary provides critical habitat for many 15 Mill Creek Park, Willingboro (609) 871-5700. A township owned 24 Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, P.O. Box 215, New Lisbon. species of plants, animals, birds, and fish. If a more relaxing time is what you’re after, head to 5 Berry’s Bait and recreational facility with jogging trails, tennis courts, and though it sits Campsites, cabins, and yurts are available at this state park facility. Tackle, 41 Mill Street, (609) 261-5636, and then onto 6 Mill Dam Park, alongside the Rancocas there is not a public access site to the Creek. (609) 726-1191 Identified in this brochure are listings of natural areas, recreational or 7 Woolman Lake for a little fishing, or just to enjoy a peaceful resources, and locally owned and operated accommodations and afternoon. A streambank restoration project, using native plants, was Finding 16 public access to the Rancocas for paddling is not always eateries. We have made an effort to include businesses that recently completed at Mill Dam Park. Take a walk on the trail, which easy for an outsider. A local resident suggested this stretch of the river. provide visitors with a unique insight into the culture of the features interpretive signage in this restored area. From Mount Holly’s Mill Dam Park, paddle the North Branch down 25 La Familia Sonsini, 202 Old Marlton Pike, Medford. (609) 654-5217 Rancocas Watershed. Many of the proprietors listed have a stream, past Rancocas State Park to its confluence with the South professed interest in our environment. Your support for these Branch. Loop around and head upstream on the South Branch to a take- 26 Flo’s Lakeside Tavern, 2205 Maryland Ave., Hainesport. Comes businesses will in turn help to sustain the local economy and in Pemberton out behind Flo’s Lakeside Tavern. There is a small parking area behind highly recommended by the locals. (609) 261-3232 doing so, will contribute to protecting the natural resources of Pemberton is a small place with something for everyone. This former mill the tavern. This trip should take about four hours. The Rancocas is tidal this wonderful area. town has retained much of its old charm. The 8 North Pemberton in these stretches, so check the charts before venturing out. 27 Runway Café, 68 Stacey Haines Rd., Medford. Serving-up hungry Railroad Station Museum, 3 Rd., (609) 894-0546 is home to pilots and their passengers at the South Jersey Regional Airport. We hope you find this guide helpful and that you enjoy your visit to a variety of local exhibits. It is also the starting point of a converted 17 Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Road, Medford, (609) 518-0400 the Rancocas Watershed. rail-to-trail, which guides hikers on a 2-mile loop out to the former (856) 983-0326. This wildlife rehabilitation hospital and educational Birmingham Station and back to Pemberton. A guidebook to the trail is facility treats more than 2,000 animals per year. Sixty percent are 28 The Deli Station, 25 Madison Ave., Mount Holly. This available at the Station, which identifies the locations of historic rail returned to the wild. Those remaining are there to teach you about our establishment, serving breakfast and lunch, is set-up in a late 1800’s structures and types of wildlife that can be found along the path. area’s special creatures. train station. (609) 261-2455 The Rancocas Watershed is a large area (approximately 360 square miles), so there are a number of interesting towns and places to On the opposite end of town, located in an old blacksmith’s shop, is 29 Robins Nest, 2 Washington St., Mount Holly. Classically inspired explore. Riverside, Delanco, and Medford all have stories to tell and 9 Clarks Canoe Rental, 201 Hanover Street, (609) 894-4448. cuisine and waterside dining on the North Branch and Mill Race should not be overlooked. There are many places of interest in Paddling in a canoe will give you a first-hand look at the North Branch. 18 Whitesbog (609) 893-4646, is a silent village undergoing a major Waterway. (609) 261-6149 these towns, which are mentioned throughout this brochure, but we But before you put-in, stock up on all of your picnic needs at the restoration effort through the leadership of the Whitesbog Preservation chose to introduce you to two other prominent towns in the 10 Hanover Deli & Grocery, 70 Hanover Street, (609) 894-8938. Trust. It was once a thriving blueberry and cranberry producing 30 Dunleavy’s Tavern, Rt. 38 & Lumberton Rd., Hainesport. watershed – Mount Holly and Pemberton. community. Even today, cranberry bogs are scattered throughout the Another local favorite. (609) 261-4053 region ranking New Jersey third in the nation in cranberry production. 31 Café Noelle, 20 South Main St., Medford. A French BYOB with Mount Holly One of the few trails built and maintained by a hiking club, 11 Batona is 19 Smithville Mansion and Industrial Village (609) 265-5068, was an a celebrity following. (609) 953-1155 Mount Holly seems to have a market on the heart and minds of a 50-mile trail stretching through both Wharton and Brendan T. Byrne industrial mill town turned bicycle manufacturing center. This 200-acre those in the Rancocas Watershed. Being the county seat, it is a State Forests. The trail is intersected by roads at different locations, so site is comprised of preserved historic structures, including a mansion 32 Prospector’s Grill and Saloon, Rt. 38 and Ark Road, Mount town of historical significance. It is also now realizing its potential shorter hikes are possible. Trail maps are available in the forest offices owned by a socially progressive industrialist named Hezekiah Bradley Laurel. You had better practice your two-step before stopping by. as a tourist destination. Two of the town’s main attractions are at Byrne, Batsto, or Atsion. A variety of options are available for Smith. There is a put-in location at this site for an easy two-hour paddle (856) 235-1121 man-made as opposed to natural. The 1 Burlington County camping in the forest. downstream to Mount Holly.