TRAIL DESCRIPTION:   This trail is on sidewalks and the boardwalk. It is an easy flat trail. Strollers and wheelchair accessible but all sidewalks crossings may not be cut.

TRAIL BACKGROUND:   Sea Girt is a town of 1 square mile in area with a population of just over 2000 residents. It was founded in 1875 and has been a summer destination for many years. It was in Sea Girt that then-Governor Woodrow Wilson learned he had been selected as the Democratic nominee for president during the summer of 1912.  The most famous landmark in Sea Girt is the Sea Girt Lighthouse at Beacon Blvd and Ocean Avenue. It began operating in 1896 and was the last active lighthouse built on the Atlantic coast, going out of service in 1945. It is one of 20 remaining in NJ. In 1956, the lighthouse was sold to the Coast Guard, then sold to the town in 1956. It has been leased to the Sea Girt Lighthouse Citizen's Committee for 25 years. There are free guided tours on Sundays form 2-4PM.  Another landmark in Sea Girt is the Parker House, built in 1880. It is still in operation as a summer hotel, restaurant and bar. Some of the original building still remains despite renovations.

From the North

Garden State Parkway South to exit 98 which is Rte 138East/Rte 34, toward I-195 (Belmar, Pt Pleasant, Trenton).  Keep left at the fork in the ramp.  Merge and pass through 1 traffic circle. After 1.3 miles, turn slight right onto Rte 34 South.  Proceed from ** below

From the South

Garden State Parkway North to exit 98 which is Rte 138 E toward Rte 34/ Belmar/ I-195W/ Trenton.  Take exit on LEFT toward Rte 34/ I-195. Merge onto Rte138West toward Rte 34/Pt. Pleasant/ I-195/Trenton. Rte 138W becomes I-195W. Merge onto Rte 34 South via exit 35A toward GSPkway South/ Brielle/Pt. Pleasant.

Enter next traffic circle and take 2nd exit for Rte 34 South.   Proceed from ** below

From the West (Philadelphia, Trenton area)

Rte 195East  towards Shore Points.

Get off at exit 35A and take Rte 34 South. Go 1.5 miles.  Enter Traffic circle and take 2nd exit to continue on Rte 34 South

Proceed from ** below

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Go .7 of a mile. Merge onto Atlantic Ave/Rte 524 spur toward Sea Girt/Manasquan. Go through another traffic circle. After 2.5 miles, turn left onto Broad St.  Turn right onto Sea Girt Ave, proceed .2 of a mile and turn LEFT onto The Plaza. Library and parking on the left.

CONDITIONS: This event will be held regardless of weather conditions.

REFRESHMENTS:   Water and hard candy will be available at the start point and checkpoints. 

RESTROOMS:   Restrooms will be available along the trail, on the boardwalk, at the police station in Spring Lake and at the third checkpoint. There is no restroom at the start/finish point.