Hiking Toms River on Both Sides ----12-13 Miles

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You Must Complete Both Parts Of This Hike-------------No Exceptions.
A couple of years ago a good friend of mine told me about walking a 3.2.mile loop around Island Heights.I started walking this loop recently and I really enjoyed it so I decided to list it.
First a little backgound information. In 1877 the Methodist Church decided to use Island Heights as its location for camp meetings and summer resort.Island Heights is the most intact example of a planned religious resort in Ocean County and one of the best preserved in the state. Island Heights has a population (2022 estimate) of 1,695 people.It is a borough in Ocean County.It has a Historic District bounded by Toms River, Summit, and River Avenues.It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.Island Heights also has a .5 mile boardwalk with Victorian homes that sit high along the northern edge of the street that borders the walkway.
We will walk the 3.2 mile loop around the Island. After finishing this loop we will take a short break for snacks ,water, etc. We then walk the opposite direction of loop. The distance is 6-7 miles at a 3-3.2 pace. We will be walking on pavement and boardwalks. We will have lunch in Island Heights.
..There is a porta -potty in the parking lot at the beginning of hike... On our way driving to Toms River, we will stop for restrooms. We will park next to Beachwood Community Center where the boats are docked. There are porta-potties in this parking lot.
After lunch we walk through Beachwood and onto to Pine Beach. Instead of taking my usual route, we take the paved walking trail in Pine Beach. If there is interest we can continue to Mill Creek Park and on the Ocean Gate Boardwalk before heading back to cars.
Bring water,snacks and lunch. Questions email [email protected],home 732 569-6858 cell day of hike only 640 208-0349.
Please check the comments section before leaving the house for cancellations.If hike is cancelled I will post it 6AM on the day of event.