Down the Shore: Long Beach Island
22-mile walk on the beach and between seaside towns, with fun, food and a lighthouse tour
Date and time
Location
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
208 Broadway Barnegat Light, NJ 08006Refund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 8 hours 30 minutes
Start: Barnegat Lighthouse
Finish: Holgate Wildlife Refuge
Distance: 22mi
Where to find us: Barnegat Lighthouse parking lot
Terrain: beach, paved
Transit: NJ Transit bus, Uber
Return: Carpool, Uber
Difficulty: Advanced
Category: seashore, scenic
Coordinator: Charles Updike, 916-225-0569
Join us on this year's exploration of a new segment of the Jersey Shore, starting with a tour of the newly restored Barnegat Lighthouse and ending with a wildlife refuge. Hop from one beach town to another, beaches, main streets and back bay.
Meet us for pre-walk breakfast at the Inlet Delicatessen near the start of the walk.
Highlights:
- Barnegat Lighthouse
- Loveladies
- Harvey Cedars
- Surf City
- Long Beach
- Beach Haven
- Edward Forsythe Wildlife Refuge
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Frequently asked questions
Fluids(32 to 64 ounces), snacks or a small meal are recommended for most events. Some walks have planned stops for provisions. Depending on weather and route, you may consider a hat, sunscreen, extra socks, rain poncho, umbrella, insect repellent, first aid or foot care.
FreeWalkers mostly works with the weather the day provides, but occasionally an event will be rescheduled or cancelled if there is the expectation of substantial rainfall or dangerous conditions. Registrants will always be emailed of such changes. If no notice is provided, the walk is a go!
FreeWalkers are free to walk as much of the route as they choose. There are often optional endpoints where transit is available. Uber and other options can be considered. If you do leave the walk, it is best to let the walk coordinator know, so the group does not wait or look for you.
Most FreeWalks start and/or end at mass transit points for ease of access and return. If driving to the event, you often may park at the start and return, or park at the end and ride to the start. Check the event description for details.
Generally, yes, but pets and children may be less able to tolerate a longer distance. Walks that include indoor segments will require walkers with pets to wait outside, of course.
No need. You will be checked in at the event by providing your name.