Nature Trail 2

Nature Trail 2 is a short, flat loop of about 0.36 miles in New Jersey, about 1.9 miles from the town of Belleplain. The trail has no elevation gain, and the route stays within a few feet of its starting level, with the highest point at 31 feet and the lowest at 26 feet. The climb profile is flat, and the steepest part of the trail, at about 2%, comes at roughly 0.21 miles in. For timing, late spring and early fall are the most comfortable. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 76°F and September highs around 80°F, while July averages climb to about 88°F. The trail takes about half an hour to complete, and it pairs easily with other short outings in the area. Nature Trail 1 is about 0.2 miles away, and East Creek Trail is about 0.5 miles away. A little farther out are Mountain Bike Trail at about 1.3 miles and Champion Trail at about 1.5 miles.