Hiking NJ: Jakes Branch County Park in Beachwood [VIDEO]

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Today we are off to Jake's Branch County Park in Beachwood. First thing I thought was how could we have never been to this beautiful Ocean County Park? I loved this park! It has great trails, amenities, and a really nice nature center.

There are several trails of various lengths at Jake's Branch. We did the “blue” trail, which is just about 4 miles. The trail is easy, mostly flat, with a pretty hard pack. We liked how clear most of the trail was. I like wide trails that keep you from dealing with plant allergies and/or bugs. Most of the trail is very wide, with some tighter areas but nothing too snug.

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I really like well-marked trails, and Jake's Branch trails are very well marked. I don’t like having to search for trail markings and not knowing if I’m going in the right direction, and Jake's Branch is very well marked.....so another positive!

Be sure when you go to Jake's Branch that you check out the nature center. Be sure to bring your mask, social distancing, and enjoy. Lots to see and learn about. Be sure to go up and check out the observation deck for some great views of the park. There are restrooms at the nature center.

This is a really nice park, one of my favorites in Ocean County. Jake's Branch is located on Double Trouble Road in Beachwood.