Easy Loop Trail In New Jersey That Takes You On Hike To Beach

New Jersey has a plethora of hikes, but sometimes you want something a little more casual and chill. We have just the option for that: an easy loop trail that’s great for the whole family, takes you past the prettiest wildflowers, and gets you right up to the beach. It’s the Cattus Island Butterfly Bogs Trail in Toms River, New Jersey!

Cattus Island Butterfly Bogs Trail is such a nice, pleasant hike you can do in the Toms River, New Jersey area.

Part of the way you walk along on a boardwalk.

There is plenty of water along the way to admire, too.

And there are the prettiest wildflowers along the way. Stop and enjoy them!

It's such a peaceful walk and a great way to get out and enjoy the nature in the area.

It's a shorter trail — just under two and a half miles — and such an easy walk that it's great for the whole family.

Geocaching is an option along the trail, too, so if that's an activity you're into, make sure to look it up there!

And don't worry — you'll end up on the beach with this hike. If it's hot, you can take a dip!

Cattus Island Butterfly Bogs Trail is certainly worth the trek!

The trail is best used from March until October — and great news for people with furry friends: Dogs are allowed on the trail! You can truly explore with the whole family.

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This Easy Loop Trail Will Take You Past Pretty Wildflowers And Right To The Jersey Shore

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