Some days you need a break. These days, you may not be quite sure whether you want a nice nature hike or a beach day, but lucky for you, the Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve Loop combines both. Found near the coast of southern New Jersey, this short and easy hike is the perfect hike to lead you to a quiet beach.

The Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve Loop is an easy 1.6-mile loop that you can easily complete in less than an hour. The trails are well maintained, and it has everything you could want in a short hike.
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Before this trail takes you to the beach, it will bring you to this overlook, which gives you some pretty incredible views of the water and sandy shore below. This glimpse of the beach below should get you excited for the rest of the hike.
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Once you get to the beach, it's the perfect location to sit and enjoy a snack or get a little reading in if you just need a nature break.
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The trail is mostly flat, but will bring you through a forest of trees on your way to the water, which is always nice to help you forget the city you left behind.
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Some people also use this trail to access the water for sports like kayaking and paddle-boarding.
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This trail is the perfect one if you need a quick escape outside into nature. This trail is often overlooked and you will mostly have this beautiful scenery to yourself.
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It’s surprising that this trail is often overlooked, being that it has everything you could want in a short hike. The good news is that this means you are likely to have it all to yourself. Be sure to let us know what your favorite part of the hike was, and if you have another favorite beach hike in New Jersey.

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