Lavalette is a borough situated on the Barnegat Peninsula in Ocean County, New Jersey, characterized by its unique coastal geography. Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat Bay, the area offers a diverse landscape of ocean beaches, bayfronts, and natural preserves. This environment provides a foundation for numerous outdoor pursuits, including several sports like road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more.
Lavalette offers numerous routes for outdoor enthusiasts, with more than 24,000 visitors…
96
Routes
4.5
(189)
Average rating
1647
People visited

4.4
(5)
61
riders
46.3km
02:14
530m
530m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.4
(5)
22
riders
56.1km
02:54
940m
940m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(2)
43
riders
45.7km
02:35
920m
920m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.8
(4)
35
riders
46.0km
02:14
670m
670m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.5
(2)
9
riders
54.2km
03:59
1,160m
1,160m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.1
(15)
188
riders
20.0km
01:24
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(4)
25
riders
28.2km
01:59
510m
500m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
riders
16.0km
01:22
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(38)
258
riders
31.4km
02:10
400m
400m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
24
riders
84.1km
06:03
1,360m
1,360m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
40.4km
02:59
840m
840m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
40.4km
02:58
940m
940m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.1
(8)
71
hikers
16.0km
04:39
430m
430m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(3)
20
hikers
6.89km
02:03
210m
210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(2)
19
hikers
9.05km
02:26
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
14
hikers
17.3km
05:03
480m
480m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
(7)
29
riders
12.9km
01:11
300m
300m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(8)
59
riders
56.5km
05:02
1,360m
1,360m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.5
(2)
27
riders
21.4km
01:39
250m
240m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
18
riders
19.5km
01:33
360m
360m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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21
runners
10.8km
01:22
330m
320m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

5.0
(1)
12
runners
10.3km
01:12
280m
280m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
10.2km
01:04
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
runners
10.1km
01:08
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Lavalette offers a variety of outdoor activities, including road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, jogging, and gravel biking. Its location between the Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat Bay provides diverse landscapes for exploration. More than 24,000 visitors have rated routes in the area an average of 4.37 out of 5 stars.
Lavalette features excellent road cycling opportunities. The Island Beach State Park Bike Route is a paved 17.2-mile (27.7 km) path with ocean views. The Barnegat Branch Trail offers a 26.1-mile (42.0 km) rail-to-trail experience through forests and neighborhoods. For more options, consult the Road Cycling Routes around Lavalette guide.
Lavalette and its surroundings offer well-marked nature loop trails and local greenways suitable for hiking. Within Island Beach State Park, Johnny Allen's Cove provides a scenic detour via a dirt path. These trails are generally family-friendly. Discover more in the Hiking around Lavalette guide.
While specific mountain biking trails within Lavalette are not prominently listed, the broader New Jersey area offers options. Allaire State Park, for instance, provides flat, sand-packed routes suitable for mountain biking. For more information, refer to the MTB Trails around Lavalette guide.
Lavalette is known for its pristine coastal environment, situated on a narrow barrier peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat Bay. It features nine protected ocean beaches and two bay beaches. Island Beach State Park is a significant natural preserve with ocean views and sand dunes.
Lavalette is considered an ideal family seashore resort, offering numerous family-friendly outdoor activities. The Island Beach State Park Bike Route is an easy, paved path suitable for families. Local greenways and nature loop trails provide accessible walks. The beaches offer calm waters on the bay side and protected ocean swimming.
Komoot offers several guides for Lavalette, including Road Cycling Routes around Lavalette, Hiking around Lavalette, MTB Trails around Lavalette, Cycling around Lavalette, Running Trails around Lavalette, and Gravel biking around Lavalette.
Cycling routes in Lavalette vary in difficulty. The Island Beach State Park Bike Route is an easy, paved path. The Barnegat Branch Trail is a rail-to-trail path, generally accessible. More extensive rides along coastal roads may offer varied terrain. Komoot guides provide detailed information on specific route difficulties.
Lavalette is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 24,000 visitors having explored its routes. The outdoor activities in the region have received an average rating of 4.37 out of 5 stars from over 2,400 ratings.
Lavalette offers excellent touring cycling opportunities, leveraging its coastal roads and dedicated paths. The Island Beach State Park Bike Route and the Barnegat Branch Trail are both suitable for touring. Cyclists can also venture north along coastal roads through various towns. The Cycling around Lavalette guide provides further details.
The official website for the Borough of Lavallette is www.lavallette.org. For general inquiries, the Borough Hall can be reached at 732-793-7477. Specific questions regarding beach badges can be directed to 732-793-2111 during the season.

