Cattus Island in the Winter--- 8 Miles

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Cattus Island County Park spans 500 acres with 7 miles of trails.These trails take you to the pennisula on Silver Bay,Mosquito Cove and Barnegat Bay.On our route we will visit each trail until we reach the beach at the northern end.
We will hike the main trail, red (Maritime) trail,yellow (Yellowbank) trail, blue (Island) trail,blue and white(Island Extension) trail and orange (Hidden Beach) trail.We finish our hike on the long boardwalk back to picnic area and parking lot.
Some of these trails will be very muddy with visible tree roots. Some of these trails begin or end on the main trail so if you are not comfortable doing all the trails,pick your route.
At the end of the hike I am planning to have lunch at the picnic area near parking lot. The hike will be 8 miles at 3 -3.2 mph.Bring water and snacks, . we will be taking a few short breaks on our route.There are either restrooms or porta-potties on our route.Questions [email protected],home 732 569-6858 cell day of hike only 640-208-0872.
Please check the comments section before you leave your house for cancellations.Cancellations will be posted by 6AM day of event.

If you are interested we can add a few x-tra miles after lunch.