Hikes in Ocean County (2024)

The 10 most beautiful hikes in Ocean County

Hiking route · United States of America

Tour planned at May 23, 2019

Toprecommended routeDifficultymoderate

5.2 km

1:20 h

13 m

10 m

Cattus Island Park is a recreational park located in Toms River, New Jersey. This location is home to the Cooper Environmental Center displaying species such as snakes and reptiles. The park spans out 530 acres and includes 7 miles of trails. Cattus Island, named for John V. A. Cattus, who acquired the island in 1895 and used it as a vacation home for many years, was first settled in the mid-1700s. Today, it offers the hiker the opportunity to traverse interesting salt marshes and pine forests along Barnegat Bay.

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Hiking route · United States of America

Cattus Island Hike

Toprecommended routeDifficultyeasy

5.7 km

1:28 h

71 m

74 m

Hiking through Cattus island allows you to get out into nature and experience pinelands, marsh, as well as beaches. The surface throughout the hike will consist of sand, pine needels, wood chips, and boardwalk. This hike has no eleviation change and very little level change. While walking though the different terrains make sure to keep your eyes peeled for all the different types of birds Cattus Island is home too. When going on this hike make sure that you are wearing supportive sneakers so your feet are comfortable through the terrain changes. Since this hike is 3.5 miles long it is suggested that you bring at least 18 ounces of water. For this hike all you need is comfortable shoes, water, sunglasses, and bug spray.

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Hiking route · United States of America

Tour planned at May 24, 2019

Difficultyeasy

5.6 km

1:27 h

49 m

47 m

An easy leisurely stroll through the woods and Allaire State Park.

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Hiking route · United States of America

Double Trouble State Park Hike

Difficultyeasy

6 km

1:26 h

10 m

3 m

The Double Trouble Historic District occupies over 200 acres and includes the village and surrounding bogs. The natural environment of cedar forest and rapidly flowing stream. Double Trouble Village is an active cranberry farm and visitors are asked to use caution around the bogs and reservoirs. Camping is not permitted in Double Trouble.

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Where to hike in Ocean County, NJ? ›

The best walks and hikes in Ocean County

Manasquan Reservoir loop — Howell Township	Intermediate
Bridges, Doctor's Creek, & Old Forge Trail loop — Clayton Park	Easy
Shark River Park loop — Neptune, New Jersey	Intermediate
Orange Loop — Allaire State Park	Easy
Edgar Felix Bike Path — Allaire State Park	Intermediate

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What is the most scenic section of the Superior Hiking Trail? ›

Upper Gooseberry Falls, in Gooseberry State Park, Minnesota

It's worth the stunning views of Lake Superior. This Superior Hiking Trail section ends at Silver Bay after hiking through beautiful pine forest.

What is the hardest section of the Superior Hiking Trail? ›

Park at the Hwy 1 SHT trailhead and make your way south on the trail. Lutsen to Oberg Mt. (7 Miles): Perhaps the most difficult section of the Superior Hiking Trail, the stretch from Lutsen to Oberg Mt. has a mix of everything. Meandering trails in maple stands lead you to steep climbs with great views.

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How to get the most enjoyment out of hiking in a national park? ›

Here are some helpful tips we've learned along the way:

Pack in and pack out. When going into a national park, it's good practice to pack snacks and water for your activities. ...
Leave it better than you found it. ...
Keep nature wild. ...
Stay on trail. ...
Enjoy, don't destroy.

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Where is the Stairway to Heaven hike in NJ? ›

The Stairway to Heaven hike is a 1.3 mile section of the Appalachian Trail in Wawayanda State Park that climbs Wawayanda Mountain and leads to the Pinwheel's Vista viewpoint of the Vernon Valley, the Kittatinny Ridge, and even the Shawangunk and Castkills.

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How long is Hidden Beach trail? ›

Discover this 1.7-mile out-and-back trail near Klamath, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 44 min to complete.

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What are the big three hiking trails? ›

The Triple Crown consists of the Big Three National Scenic Trails: The Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide Trail.

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How long does it take to hike the entire Superior Hiking Trail? ›

How long does it take? Thru-hikers: Most hikers take 2-4 weeks to complete the entire SHT in one trip. Section by section: The most common way to enjoy the entire SHT is to break it up into shorter trips over the course of one year or many years. This includes day hiking and multi-day overnight backpacking trips.

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Which is one of the hardest hike? ›

The Great Himalaya Trail is without doubt the toughest single trail in the world. But few can spare the months required to trek the thousands of miles of trail.

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Is there an app for the Superior Hiking Trail? ›

Learn how the Avenza Maps app works. If you seek a comprehensive map set, check out the Trail Atlas of the Superior Hiking Trail, which includes maps for the entire main SHT, all spur trails, and many non-SHT connector trails.

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What is the record for Superior Hiking Trail? ›

FKTs

Alan Chapman	5d 14h 12m 0s	2023-08-19
Brian Corgard	7d 9h 15m 0s	2020-09-19
Rory Anderson	7d 13h 25m 0s	2019-09-28
Ajay Pickett	7d 20h 56m 0s	2018-09-13
Mike Ward	8d 7h 59m 0s	2016-09-09

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How many miles is SHT? ›

In total, the SHT is over 300 miles of main trail and 16 miles of spur trail. Optimal for day hikes and trail runs, the southernmost segment of the trail from the Minnesota border through the city of Duluth is 43 miles (41 main trail miles and 2 miles of spur trails).

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What is the number one rule of hiking? ›

The best thing you can do when hiking is to remember the “golden rule”: treat others the way you would want to be treated. Here are some main points of hiking etiquette. Hikers coming uphill have the right of way. If you're descending the trail, step aside and give space to the people climbing up.

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What is the biggest mistake that novice hikers make on the AT? ›

1. Carrying too Much Weight. The most common mistake thru hikers make is to carry too much weight when they start the trail.

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How do you not get bored hiking? ›

Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to keep yourself entertained on a long walk:

Find a hiking buddy. ...
Read a book or listen to a podcast. ...
Check your map. ...
Journal or blog about your hike. ...
Take a break.

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How far is the hike to Shipman Beach? ›

Some Hawaii guidebooks rank the 5-mile-roundtrip trek to Shipman Beach, otherwise known as Haena Beach, outside the town of Keaau to be the most underrated hike on all of Big Island.

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How long is the Goodwater Loop trail? ›

The Good Water loop of the San Gabriel River Trail at Lake Georgetown is a 28 mile trail that passes through dense Oak/Ashe Juniper forest, bottomland hardwoods and prairie grasslands. The trail extends from Booty's Road Park operated by the City of Georgetown to Overlook Park and completely circles the lake.

Hikes in Ocean County (2024)

The 10 most beautiful hikes in Ocean County

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