![]() The description below assumes the walker is going clockwise around the reservoir, heading first north along Georgia Tavern Road. The trail entrance is at the end of the parking lot near the Environmental Center, and is unmarked, but the six-foot wide, gray gravel trail is easy to locate. In the summer months foliage may obscure the view. In the past, there has been a pair of eagles nesting across the Reservoir. A telescope is set up to view the reservoir. If you start at the Environmental Center, be sure to browse the exhibits. The five-mile trail around the Manasquan Reservoir has three possible starting points: the Environmental Center, the Visitor Center, and the Chestnut Point parking area. For the Visitor Center entrance, take Windeler Road to the right before reaching the Environmental Center. Continue one mile to the Environmental Center entrance on the right. If approaching from Freehold, take State Route 9 South and use the jughandle to turn left onto Georgia Tavern Road. Alternatively, before getting to the Environmental Center, turn right on Windeler Road and continue about 1.5 miles to the park entrance, on the left, leading to the Visitor Center. Follow Georgia Tavern Road for one mile to the Environmental Center on right. Stay in the right lane on Route 9, and at the first traffic light, turn right onto Georgia Tavern Road. ![]() In either case, leave I-195 at Exit 28B (Route 9 north) towards Freehold. Take the Garden State Parkway to Exit 98 and take 195 west (I-195), or from central Jersey take I-195 west. 3 miles, turn right onto Winderler Rd., continue for 1.5 miles to entrance on left.Īll vessels are launched from the Visitor Center and require purchase of daily or seasonal launch pass (sold on site). Telephone: (732) 751-9453įor Visitor Center and Boat Docks: Follow Georgia Tavern Rd. The Environmental Center is open every day from 10:00am-4:30pm Summer hours are 10:00am-5:00pm and 10:00am to 8:30pm on Fridays. The Visitor Center is open during regular park hours. Telephone: (732) 919-0996 Open 6:00am to dusk April 1 – October 31 and 7:00am to dusk from November 1 to March 31. This trail loops all the way around the reservoir and has a fairly even, well-maintained surface.Īmple parking is available at the Environmental Education Center and the Chestnut Point parking areas entered off Georgia Tavern Road, and at the Visitor Center entered off Windeler Road.Īn additional 1.1 mile Cove Trail that circles a wetland area, is a scenic nature trail that explores the lakeshore around the Environmental Center and is open to pedestrians only. Walking/Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking There are benches scattered throughout the trail route and spectacular views of the Reservoir. The single perimeter trail is unmarked, but easy to follow. Plan for 1-2 hours to complete the full loop. Trail Map Summary Full Desc Flora & Fauna History Photos/Videos
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