20 Cool Places to Hike within 20 Miles of Point Pleasant

20 Cool Places to Hike within 20 Miles of Point Pleasant

A while back, some folks on the Point Pleasant Beach, Boro & Bay Head Community Group on Facebook asked about everyone's favorite parks to explore in the area. We figured we would share some of our favorites here!


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Allaire Dinosaurs

Allaire Dinosaurs

Tucked behind the group campground, in a special cedar forest, you will find a few magical (and wooden) Dinos livin...


Address
Allaire Group Campground,, 4001 Squankum-Allenwood Rd,, Allenwood, New Jersey 07719

Info on ExploringAllaire
https://www.exploringallaire.com/visit/dinos-in-allaire/

More on GoNJ
www.getoutsidenj.com/places/allaire-dinosaurs-new-jersey/
Allaire State Park

Allaire State Park

Allaire state park offers biking, a historical village, hiking, railroads, trails, fishing, deep woods, and many ac...


Mailing Address
4265 Atlantic Ave., Farmingdale, NJ 07727

Office
(732) 938-2371

State Website
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/allaire.html

More on GoNJ
www.getoutsidenj.com/places/allaire-state-park-nj/
Bear Swamp Natural Area

Bear Swamp Natural Area

Bear Swamp Natural Area is a small park in Howell, New Jersey, that offers walking, horseback riding, birding and m...


Address
351- 399 Maxim Rd,, Howell, NJ 07731

Land Managed By Howell
http://www.twp.howell.nj.us/114/Recreational-Activities

More on GoNJ
www.getoutsidenj.com/places/bear-swamp-natural-area.howell.monmouth-county.new-jersey/
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Bunker Hill Bogs Wildlife Recreation Area

Bunker Hill Bogs Wildlife Recreation Area

Bunker Hill Bogs is a wildlife recreation area in Jackson, NJ. It was dedicated as an official park in 2009 after m...


Address
East Veterans Highway, Jackson, NJ 08527

More on GoNJ
www.getoutsidenj.com/places/bunker-hill-bogs-wildlife-recreation-area.jackson.ocean-county.new-jersey/
Cattus Island County Park

Cattus Island County Park

Cattus Island County Park spans almost 500 acres and has a nature center, miles of trails (many with lovely vistas ...


Address
1170 Cattus Island Blvd., Toms River, New Jersey 08753, Ocean County

Phone
(732) 270-6960

Website
http://www.co.ocean.nj.us/parks/cattus.html

More on GoNJ
www.getoutsidenj.com/places/cattus-island-county-park/
Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area

Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area

Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area is located in Ocean County, New Jersey. The WMA is a great example of NJ Pi...


Address
401 Hawkin Rd,, New Egypt, NJ 08533

Basic information and maps
http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/wmaland.htm#colliers

More on GoNJ
www.getoutsidenj.com/places/colliers-mills.new-egypt.ocean-county.new-jersey/
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Double Trouble State Park

Double Trouble State Park

Double Trouble State Park offers an outstanding example of the Pine Barrens ecosystem and a window into the Pine Ba...


Mailing Address
581 Pinewald Keswick Road, Bayville, NJ 08721

Phone
(732) 341-6662

Interpretive Center
(732) 341-4098

Website
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/double.html

More on GoNJ
www.getoutsidenj.com/places/double-trouble-state-park/
F. Bliss Price Arboretum and Wildlife Sanctuary

F. Bliss Price Arboretum and Wildlife Sanctuary

The Bliss Arboretum boasts many acres of paths through woodlands managed conservatively by the Eatontown Shade Tree...


Address
62-52 County Rte 547,, Eatontown, New Jersey 07724

Website
https://eatontownnj.com/facilities/facility/details/Bliss-Price-Arboretum-and-Wildlife-Sanct-1

More on GoNJ
www.getoutsidenj.com/places/f-bliss-price-arboretum-and-wildlife-sanctuary-new-jersey/
Forest Resource Education Center

Forest Resource Education Center

The Forest Resource Education Center (FREC) in Jackson provides an opportunity for people of all ages to learn and ...


Address
495 Don Connor Boulevard,, Jackson, NJ 08527

Phone
(732) 928-0987

Website
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/forest/njfs_frep.html

Email
forestrycenter@gmail.com

More on GoNJ
www.getoutsidenj.com/places/forest-resource-education-center/
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Historic Allaire Village

Historic Allaire Village

The historic Allaire Village contains buildings from the 19th century, including a general store, blacksmith shop, ...


Address
4263 Atlantic Ave,, Farmingdale, New Jersey 07727

Phone
(732) 919-3500

Website
http://www.allairevillage.org/

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/TheHistoricVillageAtAllaire/

Info from NJ State Park System
https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/allaire.html#allaire

More on GoNJ
www.getoutsidenj.com/places/historic-allaire-village/
Island Beach State Park

Island Beach State Park

Island Beach State Park, located in Ocean County NJ, offers beach access, cartop boat launching, walking trails thr...


Address
Island Beach, New Jersey 08008, Ocean County

Phone
(732) 793-0506

Website
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/island.html

More on GoNJ
www.getoutsidenj.com/places/island-beach-state-park/
Jakes Branch County Park

Jakes Branch County Park

Jakes Branch County Park offers a balance of active and passive recreation opportunities. The nature center in the ...


Address
1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood, New Jersey 08722

Phone
732-281-2750

Website
http://www.oceancountyparks.org/frmRegContentPrks?ID=0694b294-986f-46e6-a679-d03ac775c176

More on GoNJ
www.getoutsidenj.com/places/jakes-branch-county/
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Manasquan River Wildlife Management Area (WMA)

Manasquan River Wildlife Management Area (WMA)

Located along the Manasquan River, Manasquan River Wildlife Management Area is a haven for wildlife from the heavil...


Eastern Address
Ramshorn Drive, Allenwood, New Jersey 08720

Western Address
Ridge Rd, Brick, NJ 08724

More on GoNJ
www.getoutsidenj.com/places/manasquan-river-wildlife-management-area-new-jersey/
Monmouth Battlefield State Park

Monmouth Battlefield State Park

Monmouth Battlefield State Park preserves a splendid rural 18th-century landscape of hilly farmland and hedgerows t...


Address
Manalapan Township, NJ 07726, USA

Phone
(732) 462-9616

Website
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/monbat.html

More on GoNJ
www.getoutsidenj.com/places/monmouth-battlefield-state-park/
Poricy Park

Poricy Park

Poricy Park Conservancy has been preserving 250 acres of open space, wildlife and their habitats, prehistoric fossi...


Address
345 Oak Hill Rd, Middletown, New Jersey 07748

Phone
732-842-5966

Website
http://ppc.wildapricot.org

More on GoNJ
www.getoutsidenj.com/places/poricy-park-middletown-monmouth-county-new-jersey/
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Sawmill Bike Path

Sawmill Bike Path

The Sawmill Bike Path is located in Brick Township, NJ, offers a nice crushed rock path multiple miles long.


Address
Brick, New Jersey 08724, Ocean County

More on GoNJ
www.getoutsidenj.com/places/sawmill-bike-path/
Shark River Park

Shark River Park

Shark River Park offers outdoor fun, for the whole family. You will find trails for walking, hiking and biking. As ...


Address
1101 Schoolhouse Road, Wall, New Jersey 07753

Phone
(732) 922-4080

Website
http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/Page.aspx?ID=2537

More on GoNJ
www.getoutsidenj.com/places/shark-river-park/
Thompson Park (Monmouth County)

Thompson Park (Monmouth County)

This Monmouth County Park is great for people of all ages looking for outdoor fun!


Address
805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, New Jersey 07738, Monmouth County,

Phone
(732) 842-4000

Website
https://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?Id=2539

More on GoNJ
www.getoutsidenj.com/places/thompson-park.lincroft.monmouth-county.new-jersey/
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Turkey Swamp Park

Turkey Swamp Park

Turkey Swamp Park offers 1569 acres including a 17 acre lake for boating, fishing and skating, miles of trails, an ...


Address
200 Georgia Road, Freehold Twp., New Jersey 07728, Monmouth County,

Phone
(732) 462-7286

Website
http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/Page.aspx?ID=2540

More on GoNJ
www.getoutsidenj.com/places/turkey-swamp-park/
Winding River Park

Winding River Park

Winding River Park (in Toms River, NJ) contains picnic areas, baseball fields, playgrounds, nature trails, and a sk...


Address
Route 37 & Hospital Road, Toms River, New Jersey 08753

Website
https://www.tomsrivertownship.com/211/Recreation

More on GoNJ
www.getoutsidenj.com/places/winding-river-park-ocean-county/
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posted by Jeff C.

Jeff C. is a web developer in Central New Jersey that has a passion for helping folks get outside and explore NJ. He works on a few Outdoor-centric sites, including GetOutsideNJ, the NJ Outdoor Map, ExploringAllaire, and more. Please visit getoutsidedevelopment.com to learn more!


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