Green Loop in Cheesequake State Park – Old Bridge, New Jersey

Difficulty: Moderate 3.2-mile loop trail with an elevation gain of 315 feet
Amenities: Toilets, benches, and family activities
Parking/Admission Fee: Seasonal per-car fee

4-different trails in Cheesequake State Park are perfect for all difficulty levels!

The most better way to foster a child’s natural love of the outdoors is a hike in one of New Jersey’s beautiful parks, Green Loop in Cheesequake State Park. In this blog, we are going to visit a trail with varied adventures –  featuring 5-different trails including hike it baby-friendly trail, moderate trail, extreme trail, and the like. It offers everything, from adult-paced carrier hikes to toddler-led hikes, making it a perfect well-rounded park, no matter the ability level or experience on trails.

This trail is great to stop and play. There are multiple decision points where the different colored trails intersect, and these make natural stopping points.

Here are the details for each trail:
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Green Trail

This trail is a hike it baby-friendly trail, complete with a wooden boardwalk. The path is very easy to navigate. Beginner hikers or parents with toddlers will be given the chance to decide for themselves whether or not they enjoy the activity. This trail will allow the toddlers to investigate interesting things along the way. (A baby-friendly trail indeed.)

Blue Trail

A step up in difficulty from the green trail. If parent-hikers only wish to increase the difficulty level by one degree so to speak, this trail is the perfect path. The difficulty level is higher, but by no means unmanageable for hikers with kids.

There is slightly different scenery along this path and followers will be able to explore a new area, take in the fresh air, and relax as they walk in tune with the sounds of nature. This is also a perfect trail to have some activities to touch kids’ interest in the hike to offset their unwillingness to adventure.

Yellow Trail

This is where it gets tough with more obstacles to encounter! This is recommended for young adults. Hikers who decide to venture into this trail are more likely to encounter down steep hills, curves, bridges, and other natural roadblocks. The advantage of taking this trail is that hikers are given the chance to fully appreciate natural land developments.

As they feel the ground beneath their feet, the up and down motion the boards take as they follow the curves of earth and see all of the beautiful trees, plants, and animals that call this area their home, young adults can appreciate the beautiful area and ways in which it serves society. Most hikers who take this path gain a newfound sense of relaxation.

Red Trail

This trail has an extreme difficulty level where hikers encounter a multitude of elevation changes, curves, and bridges. There is no guaranteed boardwalk walkway on this hiking trail, therefore it is recommended that only experienced hikers or those who wish to truly become one with nature venture down this path.

It is a great path to take for hikers who truly want to escape their troubles and come to peace with their day-to-day activities.

Conclusion

Overcoming obstacles and taking in the sounds of nature, feelings of peace and serenity can be experienced in Green Loop. The ability to choose the path parent-hikers take, even alternating between difficulty levels and leading themselves through the park attracts many people to this state park.

And with varied trail adventures, parent-hikers who visit Cheesequake State Park will know that they are going to find a hiking trail that is suitable for their hiking experience, companion, and skill level. The breathtakingly beautiful state park, in this sense, can be enjoyed by everyone.

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