Great Bay Boulevard Wooden Bridge

The Tuckerton to Great Bay Boulevard Wildlife Management Area offers a truly easy and scenic touring cycling experience, perfect for a relaxed outing. You'll pedal along a predominantly flat, paved path, enjoying extensive coastal views and the vast salt marsh landscape. Keep an eye out for the Great Bay Boulevard Wooden Bridge, a great spot to pause and take in the surroundings, and watch for diverse wildlife like birds and turtles.

Planning your ride is straightforward, as this 14.2-mile (22.9 km) route with only 58 feet (18 metres) of elevation gain is rated easy and takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Weekdays are often quieter on the boulevard, offering a more peaceful ride. Remember that summer can bring flies, so be prepared, but otherwise, it's a hassle-free destination for a pleasant cycle.

This route takes you through the Great Bay Boulevard Wildlife Management Area, a significant 5,982-acre expanse of marine wetland habitat, considered one of the least-disturbed in the northeastern United States. It's part of the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve, making it a prime location for birdwatching and experiencing a unique natural environment. The boulevard itself was originally planned as part of a causeway to Atlantic City, adding an interesting historical layer to your ride.