Amatol Ghost Town
In the woods of New Jersey lie the ruins of a munitions village abandoned after World War I and the remnants of a 1920s wooden racetrack.

📜 Ruins of a World War I munitions village and 1920s wooden racetrack in New Jersey's Pine Barrens. 🔍 Abandoned after WWI, it was later the site of the Atlantic City Speedway. # Why Go 👻 Explore a real-life ghost town 🚶 Hike through historical concrete ruins and foundations 🏎️ Discover the oval outline of the largest East Coast wooden racetrack 🌲 Experience the unique landscape of the Pine Barrens # Why Avoid 🚫 Part of the site (one-quarter of the racetrack area) is private property with 'No Trespassing' signs 🌲 A hike is required to reach the ruins, and careful navigation is needed to find specific areas. # Tips 🅿️ Parking coordinates: 39°36'4.59"N, 74°44'37.10"W. 🚶 The ruins are a 1/3 mile hike from the parking area. 👟 Wear sturdy shoes and follow a lightly worn path. 📍 Ruins can also be found behind Mullica Township Recreational Park (623 Elmwood Road, Elwood).

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