Manasquan Reservoir/Belmar Beach/Ocean Grove/Asbury Park, NJ 79mi

##### Sun July 6, 2025 - BELMAR BEACH, NJ & Beyond, to Ocean Grove & Asbury Park. Longer Version Including the Reservoir.

CO-LEADER(S) WELCOME to lead additional group(s) at alternative paces.
Level B-: 14mph, 79 miles. Meet at Etra Lake Park, Disbrow Hill Rd, East Windsor, NJ. The ride leaves at 8:00 am. In a seashore state of mind? Today, we'll visit the central Jersey shore in Monmouth County, beaches more familiar to New Yorkers. This scenic route is popular with the Princeton FreeWheelers. In addition to cycling along Ocean Drive in the pretty seaside towns of Spring Lake and Belmar, we’ll also ride around Perrineville Lake, Manasquan Reservoir, and Lake Como. Outdoor Lunch stop at Belmar Beach around mile 40, plus rest stops along the way, to and from Belmar. After Belmar, we will continue north along the Ocean Drive to the seashore towns of Ocean Grove and Asbury Park, before returning inland to the starting point. The middle of the route (near the beach) is flat. The beginning and end portions have very gently rolling hills, but nothing steep. We will stop to regroup as needed. Total elevation gain is 2265 ft. Driving Directions to the starting point at Etra Lake Park: 1) New Jersey Turnpike North to Exit 8 – Hightstown/Freehold (NJ-133). 2) From the Turnpike exit ramp, quickly turn right onto Milford Rd. 3) In 1.1 miles, turn left at “T” at County Rd 571/Etra-Perrineville Rd. (Etra Lake will be on your left.) 4) In 0.2 miles, turn left at 3-way onto Disbrow Hill Rd. Parking lot will be on your left. Please allow 75 mins driving time from Phila. Please contact the Leader with any questions, re. driving directions, carpooling, etc. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/23056316. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 8:00 am.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862