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IBSP History Hike #1 -Intro to the Park & Reed Hotel

  • Island Beach State Park, Reeds Road Trail Parking Lot (map)

Reed’s Hotel - approximately 1876

Join our historians for a hiking series that explores the rich cultural & ecological history of IBSP. Each hike will focus on a different topic, and will be located throughout the park.

HISTORY HIKE #1

THE REED’S ROAD TRAIL

The Reed’s Road Trail offers both the human and natural history. Explore the maritime forest and a coastal thicket heading toward Barnegat Bay. The trail passes the site of the historic Reed Hotel which hosted artists, fishermen and sportsmen in the late 1800s.

**Important Details**

The hike is a 0.4 mile, on an easy to moderate, flat and sandy trail.

Parking and trailhead are a 1/2 mile south of the park entrance, on the bayside.

Please bring sunscreen, bug spray, water and a snack.

Hikes will run rain or shine. There will be NO REFUNDS unless the Park cancels the event. No exceptions.

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