Exploring New Jersey's Best Places: Cheesequake & Cheesecake

Who's up for a cheesy adventure? 🧀 Take a day trip to Cheesequake State Park in NJ and grab some dinner and cheesecake after! Located right by the ocean, we will hike beautiful trails featuring boardwalks, OA games, a lake beach, and trees (that's right, there will be trees 🌳😵). Don't miss out on this perfect blend of nature, cheesecake, and OA vibes! See you there!

12:30pm- meet at wawa
12:45pm-1:45pm- travel to cheesequake nj (55min drive to “Cheesequake State Park Trail Head” which has free parking that closes at 8pm)
1:45pm-4:45pm- Hike a loop starting on the yellow trail, going to green and blue trails (clockwise on the map starting at “3”). The hike is 4-4.5 miles, low elevation change (300-500ft), and can easily be made longer or shorter. The trail appears to have many boardwalks and has a lake (Hooks Creek Lake) near the end with a cute lake beach.
5:00pm-5:45pm- Eat dinner/cheesecake at the “South Side 35 Diner” which is located next to the State Park. The menu items are $10-20 per person, covered by OA.
6:00pm-7:00pm-Head back to Princeton or Walk along Old Bridge Waterfront Trail. We will play it by ear. The trail is next to the Diner (2min drive). The trail is 2miles along the boardwalk/beach but can be any distance by turning back at any time. This stops by several beaches on the ocean, and the sun sets around 7, which will make for a nice easy/scenic walk at the end.
7:00-8:00pm- Return to Wawa campus

Each participant must…
• Be able to access and exit OA’s venue locations independently or with the assistance of a companion. Ease of access and exist might be impacted by weather changes.
• Be able to adapt to terrain changes brought on by inclement weather and changing light conditions. This could include rain, snow, ice, cold, tree cover, etc.
• Be able to meet the physical demands of the program, trip, or activity within the time limits set by OA.
• Be able to independently, or with the assistance of a companion, understand and follow directions and instructions given by others to avoid hazards and/or manage risks, including following emergency procedures.
• Be able to withstand environmental factors associated with the program, trip, or activity (i.e. temperatures below freezing during winter activities – temperatures above 80°F or hotter during summer activities – varied water temperatures during paddling activities).

In order to use OA transportation:

• Participant must be able to enter and exit vehicle independently or with the assistance of a companion.

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