For a taste of pristine Cape May, set away from the boardwalk crowds, set out for Cape May Point State Park, which encompasses the wetlands and meadows along the shore of West Cape May. The trails here are both dirt and boardwalk ways that wind along ponds, marshlands, and small patches of forest east of the Cape May Lighthouse. Many visitors will park at the lighthouse lot and head in from there, but it gets busy in summer so if it’s full you can also try the Bird Observation lot off Sunset Boulevard. Starting from the lighthouse lot, a short loop around the ponds is about 1.5 miles. Starting from either lot, a full loop around the park is about 3.3 miles.
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- 3.3 miles
- 36 feet
- Cape May Lighthouse
- Lighthouse Ave
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Cape May, US
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Other Routes in Cape May, NJ
The wide paved sidewalk along Beach Ave has great views of the ocean and prime beachfront properties. An out and back from one end to the other is 4 miles.
The homes of Cape May are considered one of the largest collections of 19th century architecture in the country. They're all in a compact area, so we've designed a neat 2-mile run on the best 'Victorian' streets. Combibe with Beach Ave. for more mileage and architecture.
This route traces the wide shoulders of Sunset Boulevard out to Sunset Beach, and then a jaunt down Lighthouse Ave around Cape May Point, home to the scenic Cape May Lighthouse. Pleasant, quiet, scenic.
A classic Jersey Shore boardwalk, and a treat for running. The concrete and wood boardwalk follows the coast 3+ miles from near Wildwood Crest to North Wildwood. Good ocean views and festive atmosphere. Wildwood Beach, at 4+ miles, is also great for running.
The Cold Spring Bike Path is a 2.75 mile paved route which spans from Seashore Road in Erma to Sandman Boulevard in Cape May. Solid inland route, offering good shade on a hot day. A favorite day trip for visiting runners is to run to the Cape May Winery.
Beginning near the zoo in Cape May Courthouse, the Middle Township Bike Path continues south for about 6 miles towards Rio Grande. You can also do a 5k cross country loop through the zoo grounds.
Though it can be busy at peak hours, the old fashioned boardwalk in Ocean City is a fun and festive route, stretching 2.5 miles along the beachfront.
The 5-plus mile Ocean City Bike Path spans across the bridges of the Rainbow Channel with great views of the island speckled coast.
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