Budd Lake Bog

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Park Overview:

An unusual black spruce bog lying on the terminal moraine of glaciers from the last ice age.
Trail Uses:Hiking
Dogs:Dogs on leash
Trail Miles:
Park Acreage:214 acres
City/County/
State:		Mt. Olive
Township/Morris/NJ
Buy Trail Map:Jersey Highlands: Central North Region Trails Map
Park Description:

This wetland comprises two discontinuous parcels surrounding Budd Lake Wildlife Management Area. It is a floating mass of plants, roots and moss all held together in a sponge-like substrate. Unique plants including black spruce, tamarack, azalea sphagnum moss, sweet pepperbush and common alder are supported.
Trails Overview:

From the parking lot at Lou Nelson Park walk back to Sand Shore Rd and walk north to acess unmarked trails on the right. Mt. Olive Township has a trail map available here.
Directions:

I80 west to exit 26 to US-46W toward Budd Lake/Hackettstown for 3.9 miles. Turn right at Smithown Rd/Wolfe Rd for .5 miles. Take the 2nd right onto Sand Shore Rd. Turn right onto Warren Drive and enter Lou Nelson Park on the left.
Contact Information:Budd Lake Bog Preserve
609-984-1339
Region:Central Jersey
Fees:None