Hawkins Bridge

Mountain Laurels Bloom

Mountain laurels finally bloom

Mountain laurel flowers open up and it happens around late may to early june. They come in both pink and white. The flowers die off quickly by July.

Newly bloomed pink mountain laurels Warm early summer white mountain laurel cluster Pink mountain laurel bush during late May White mountain laurels on velvety leaves

Mountain laurels have velvety leaves and the plant itself can sometimes reach 15 feet tall.

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Hawkins Bridge

Hawkins Bridge from below

An old, historic bridge within a deep cedar swamp and forest. The forest contains old-growth trees and their ecosystem. Bodies of water within this area appear with a red hue due to the presence of metal and mineral deposits. Only certain ponds and water bodies in the pinelands have this red color in their water and soil.

Hawkins Bridge pond-front
Hawkins Bridge pond-front
Hawkins Bridge pond canal
Hawkins Bridge pond canal

Water flows, surrounding the cedars and the ecosystem that comes with it. Most of the streams and bodies of water inside the pinelands and pine barrens are also accompanied by these unique cedar forests. The most common type of cedar found here is Atlantic white cedar.

Hawkins Bridge island Hawkins Bridge island Hawkins Bridge Pond Front Hawkins Bridge pond front

One Star Drivability

1 Star Drivability 1 Star Drivability 1 Star Drivability

Roads to this area are sandy, narrow, and only suitable for one vehicle direction at a time

Rating Meanings Dropdown Text
  • 0 Stars - Not drivable at all
  • 1 Star - Dirt, sand, and one lane roads
  • 2 Stars - Narrow or dirt/sandy roads
  • 3 Stars - Fully drivable, paved, two lane roads