I started in Allaire State Park and went about 3.75 miles before turning around, so I didn't see the last mile and a half of the trail ending in Manasquan. The portion of the trail I was on was 100% paved, but there are sections where you can go off-road and run/walk on a dirt path that is parallel to the paved trail. The trail appears very well maintained. Distance marker usually appear every quarter or half mile, but for some reason I didn't see any past mile 4 approaching Allaire State Park; either they are missing or I simply didn't see any. I recommend this trail.

Most folks don't realize that the Freehold and Jamesberg Railroad Trail is a separate trail because it extends the Edgar Felix bikeway seamlessly into Alliare state park, this paved section runs from Hostpital road into the main park entrance on Atlantic ave. The unimproved section of the F&J trail runs from the main park entrance on Atlantic ave to some point outside of Farmingdale. We rode the unapproved section last fall to check it out, while it starts are double track the trail runs less than a mile before it is abruptly cut off by I-195 with no obvious detour around the interstate.

"I had the opportunity to visit this trail, and it was a great biking experience. Most of the trail is paved, and you can cover a lot of ground. My round trip started in Altaire State Park and went to the end."

I've got a web page dedicated to the Edgar Felix trail if you'd like to list it. http://www.geocities.com/womgene/E_Felix/EdgarFelix.htm

"Wall Twp., with a $1M grant from the State of N.J. has now completed a 2 mile +/- asphalt bike path spur running from the town recreational complex south to the Edgar Felix Trail, about 1.2 miles from the eastern terminus of the EFT in Manasquan or 4 miles from the western terminus in Allaire St. Pk., so that the entire trail system now forms an off-centered upside down T (looking at a map with north on top). Especially noteworthy is a short but steep descent going north from the EFT after about a mile on the spur. At the end of the descent is a 400 ft. low level bridge with non-wood boardwalk type flooring. The bridge traverses Hannabrand Brook.

All in all, a 14.5 mile ride if all the T is done completely once. Add the additional mile to the beach and ocean on side streets in Manasquan and a pleasant day can be had at the Jersey Shore, 16.5-17 mile bike ride included, and no parking hassles.



http://www.wallrec.com/bicycling.htm"

"This trail is not completely paved. From Hospital road to Alliare state park has been paved. I think most folks think of the newly paved section to be part of the Edgar Felix bikeway that starts in Manasquan. It is the same rail bed after. I wonder who decided to name this section the Freehold Jamesberg trail, and the other the Edgar Felix trail? Adding confusion to the mix (a good mix that is!) is that the Route 18 trail through Wall township (starts at Municipal complex) now ties directly into the Edgar Felix"

"The recent extention to Allaire State park AND the new Wall Township Rt 18 greenway spur makes this a entirely new trail!

The route 18 greenway ""exit"", allows you to add a 4 mile (2 miles up and back) side ride to the main Edgar Felix trail. The Rt 18 greenway snakes through the grown-up right-of-way of the abandoned southern section of Rt 18 and takes you to the Wall Township municipal complex and soccer fields.

The recent extention of the main Edgar Felix trail takes you into Alliare state park, where you can ride the steam train on weekends, and tour the deserted bog iron village."

I ride this trail everyday at lunch. It is now paved from Hospital Road to Allaire State Park. It takes me 30 minutes to ride from the Allenwood Post Office to Allaire State Park and back. I am uncertain of the mileage. I will forward updated pictures in the near future.

"You can now travel from the North Main Street trail head in Manasquan all the way to the main parking lot inside Allaire State Park.
Because most odometers are based upon circumference, which can be effected by such things as tire pressure and how much you had for breakfast, your milage may be slightly different than mine. I constantly clock 5.25 turning to 5.26 shortly after entering the parking lot at the state park.
Speaking of milage, the first few markers heading west from Manasquan were not even consistant with each other when I last checked them in September. As you head further west,(from say the 2 mile marker) they seem to all be right on the money. "

"As the previous comment says, this is a ""Great Trail."" Further expansion is in the works. But the ""Trail Description"" needs some clarification. If one is going west over the Garden State Parkway to the new section across Hospital Road, the trail reaches the (Spring Meadow) Golf Course, BUT DOES NOT end there, but continues (albeit for a short distance) on a hard asphalt surface where it presently ends in a large gravel/dirt public parking area on Rt. 524. This serves as the trailhead for the western end. Leaving the parking area to head east over the bicycle bridges reaches the eastern trailhead in Manasqian after about 5 miles. After about another mile on side streets, the northern end of the pedestrian promenade on the beach/ocean in Manasquan is reached where several bikcycle racks and public restrooms can be found. Beaches are public, but for a fee except free in the off season."

"This is just a choppy, bumpy paved pathway/walkway or whatever u want to call it. I guess it's OK for walking.

Where this ""trail"" shines for us cyclists is it's a great 4 mile ""cut through"" from Allenwood to Manasquan or vice versa. Bypassing all that typical busy shore roads.

Allenwood is more or less the gateway for some country roads for us cyclists in that area.

From Allenwood to Manasquan, it drops you about a mile or two from the beach. You can go in to Sea Girt and Spring Lake and from there ride up the strip right along the ocean through Belmar, etc. All the way up into Asbury Park. It's a great ride.

The Allenwood side has a quaint country store which it seems all the cyclists, joggers and walkers kinda congregate for drinks and snacks and then end of thier chosen activity."

"The trail now starts at the parking lot just east of Allaire State Park, just before the spring meadow golf course. The trail now has mile markers, which start at 4.25 miles.

This a a GREAT trail for an afternoon ride to the beach, which is approximately 11-12 miles round-trip anytime of the year."

It has now been black topped all the way to a parking lot just east of Allaire State park. It is now approximately 4.3 miles of hard pavement from Manasquan to the end.

The Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway has just been resurfaced between the Allenwood General Store and Hospital Road. In-line skaters will be thrilled with the smooth surface.

"I skated this trail for the first time over the weekend. It's a great location, I just wish it was a little smoother. Also, when I got to Allenwood it wasn't clear where the trail continued from there. I didn't want to walk on the gravel and the road was under construction. A new coat of blacktop would do wonders!"

" This trail is actually a continuation of the Freehold and Jamesburg Trail (same ROW), but what a difference! The trail is black-topped for it's complete length, bridges the Garden State Parkway, and has distance markers along the route. It is popular with bikers, joggers, and in-line skaters. It passes through small villages, and past beautiful homes, and parks and recreation areas. Some sections are unshaded and can be hot in sthe summer.
This trail is worth a visit.

Rates a 7 out of 10!

Fred"

"This trail has major breaks at a golf course and an Interstate highway requiring long detours on an unmarked trail. The western end becomes more overgrown and the last 1/4 mile is virtually impassable. Improvements could be made along this trail, but obviously the golf course and I-195 are not going anywhere!

Rates a 3 out of 10!

Fred"

"I've been skating this trail for a number of years, and the surface is getting a little rough with age. It is a decent skate trail that has a steady climb from Howell toward Wall Township, then level from there to Manasquan. In Allenhurst, the trail is too rough for a short piece, but then clears up just past the Allenhurst General Store.

The General Store is the only service spot and they are skate/bike friendly. Good food as well on their grill!"

Off-road bikes needed for this trail.

Quick connection to trails in Alaire State Park and the Felix Bikeway.

Plenty of parking nearby.

Be mindful of ticks.

"A nice trail, paved from start to finish although a somewhat rough surface.

Quick connection to Alaire State Park Trails. Plenty of parking at either terminus as well."