Seaside Park, New Jersey · Ocean County
See both the human and natural history as you walk towards Barnegat Bay: coastal thicket, mature maritime forest. The trail passes the site of the historic Reed Hotel, which hosted artists, fishermen and sportsmen in the late 1800s.
See both the human and natural history as you walk towards Barnegat Bay: coastal thicket, mature maritime forest. The trail passes the site of the historic Reed Hotel, which hosted artists, fishermen and sportsmen in the late 1800s.
Gentle terrain, well-marked. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Difficulty is derived from OpenStreetMap’s Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) hiking scale, trail visibility, surface, distance, and elevation gain. Always verify current conditions before heading out.
Personalised to this trail’s length, elevation, difficulty, and the live forecast.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Trail conditions in New Jersey change with weather, season, and fire activity. Closures, washouts, and rerouting are common. Before heading out:
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