It is 205 feet (62 m) tall, making it one of the highest points of the New Jersey Pine Barrens.

[2] A 60-foot-tall (18 m) fire tower stands atop the summit, offering views of the surrounding Pine Barrens.

[3] The skylines of Atlantic City and Philadelphia are visible from the top of the tower.

[4] It lies along the Batona Trail in Wharton State Forest, making it a popular hiking destination.

On September 10, 2016, due to vandalism, the Department of Environmental Protection closed Apple Pie Hill to public access by erecting a fence around the tower.