Jake’s Branch Park – Beachwood, Ocean County, NJ Distance – 8.6 miles of trails (incl a 2.6 mile bike trail).  We did just over 4 miles on the Blue and White Trails Type – Loops Difficulty:  3 of 10 – a few uphills, shorter pines leave you exposed to the sun in hot weather Total score: 8 of 10

Website – Ocean County Parks page Open – Sunrise to Sunset.

Terrain – Small hills (remains of ancient sand dunes), mature and new pine forest, and a bit of swampland

Trailheads –  39°55’45.61″N,  74°12’52.32″W