5.0 miles
Distance
91 ft
Climb
-89 ft
Descent
00:37:33
Avg time

Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Manasquan Reservoir
    Howell, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
    White rate
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #29320 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #10612 in Trail Running
    • #61818 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback

The 5.1 mile Manasquan Reservoir Trail is a perimeter trail that circumnavigates the reservoir. It offers outstanding panoramic views of the reservoir while providing a great trail experience for all ages. The trail is marked with mileposts and a bicycle repair station with a tire pump and tools has been added by the main trailhead near the Visitor Center.

Access Info

Take Garden State Parkway to Exit 98, Interstate 195 west. Proceed on I-195 west to Exit 28B, Rt. 9 north-Freehold. Stay in right lane when entering Rt. 9 north. At first traffic light, turn right onto Georgia Tavern Road. Follow Georgia Tavern Road for 0.3 mile. Continue straight for Environmental Center on right or turn right onto Windeler Rd. and continue 1.5 miles to the Visitor Center Reservoir Area on left.

Take State Hwy. 9 south from Freehold to Georgia Tavern Rd. Use jughandle to turn left onto Georgia Tavern Rd. Proceed as above.

Local Trail Association
More Stats for Manasquan Reservoir Perimeter Trail multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    2 ft
  • Altitude min
    58 ft
  • Altitude max
    119 ft
  • Altitude start
    108 ft
  • Altitude end
    112 ft
  • Grade max
    -9.2%
  • Grade min
    12.9%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
  • Avg time
    00:37:33
  • Avg reverse time
    00:25:04
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on Aug 7, 2022
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