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amother
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 Tue, Aug 20 2024, 9:07 pm
Going to be in lakewood area for a few hrs with dh and looking for something nature-y to do.
Heard of point pleasant and manasquan resevoir?
which is better? what is there to do at both? How long are the walks/trails?
Anywhere else to recommend??
Ty!
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amother
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Tue, Aug 20 2024, 9:10 pm
Point pleasant a boardwalk on the beach so lots of ppl will be in beach wear if that bothers you or not. It’s also busy with arcades and shops. If you want a board walk I’d pick a quieter one.
Manasquan reservoir is a circle path that is about 5 miles. Takes me like 1hr 15 min. Around a body of water. Mostly shaded. But not always.
there is also brick reservoir.
If you want shorter I really like cattus island. It’s in and out. About 1 mile each way. Ends at a small beach. Can see osprey nests along the way. Mostly shaded.
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amother
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Tue, Aug 20 2024, 9:16 pm
Thanks. would take any other recommendations for nice quiet scenic places.
not beachwear.
not too crowded.
Any hidden gem kind of places?
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amother
Daffodil
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Tue, Aug 20 2024, 9:20 pm
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I think manasquan is nice if your looking for a quiet scenic place. There's people, but it's not crowded or busy like point pleasant. No swimming allowed
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Rebs222
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Tue, Aug 20 2024, 9:25 pm
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There's also in Toms River- Winding River Park, Riverwood Park. Plus more...good luck and enjoy!
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amother
Jasmine
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Tue, Aug 20 2024, 9:45 pm
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amother
Moccasin
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Tue, Aug 20 2024, 9:49 pm
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Manasquan had a lot of mosquitoes when I was there(past year)
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yiddishmom
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Wed, Aug 21 2024, 6:32 am
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Does Cattus Island have a nice spot to take family photos near the water? Is there any beach sand?
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Chayalle
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Wed, Aug 21 2024, 6:39 am
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I googled Cattus Island and see it closes at 4. Can you still walk around there after that, or does closed mean CLOSED? I'd love to go there later in the day.
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amother
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Wed, Aug 21 2024, 7:17 am
| Chayalle wrote: | | I googled Cattus Island and see it closes at 4. Can you still walk around there after that, or does closed mean CLOSED? I'd love to go there later in the day. |
I’m pretty sure that is the nature center. But the path stays open until dusk
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Chayalle
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Wed, Aug 21 2024, 7:18 am
| amother Darkblue wrote: | | I’m pretty sure that is the nature center. But the path stays open until dusk |
Thank you! Sounds like a good option to explore.
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amother
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Wed, Aug 21 2024, 7:18 am
| yiddishmom wrote: | | Does Cattus Island have a nice spot to take family photos near the water? Is there any beach sand? |
Beach is sandy. Very pretty. Just need to walk 1 mile with equipment.
Sometimes there are jelly fish and then cannot put feet in water.
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amother
Emerald
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Wed, Aug 21 2024, 9:32 am
Cats Island was nice but some par
warnings. If you go until dusk. We bumped into a few deers along the way. Spray yourself up well for ticks. And note that dogs ARE allowed on the paths.
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amother
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Wed, Aug 21 2024, 9:57 am
| amother Emerald wrote: | Cats Island was nice but some par
warnings. If you go until dusk. We bumped into a few deers along the way. Spray yourself up well for ticks. And note that dogs ARE allowed on the paths. |
Anywhere you hike in nj spray.
We have brought home tics a numerous times and once we were covered on tics (imagine a nightmare scenario)
Dogs are allowed on all hiking paths everywhere…
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