Located off of Lafayette Street, about a ten-minute walk from the Washington Street Mall, Cape May Nature Trails offer a free half-mile loop through forest and wetlands. We tracked it at 0.46 miles. If you meander, the trails will take you about twenty minutes, perfect for an early-morning walk with coffee or a midday break from the beach. Explore local wildlife with the free viewing scopes, or bring a book and relax for a while on one of the benches.

The walkway is flat and wide with some inclines. This is a kid-friendly experience, but be careful when it’s windy! Hats can easily blow off with no way to retrieve them.

The park is next to Cape May Elementary School. If you plan to walk the trails, keep in mind no dogs are permitted (though service dogs are okay). Bikes aren’t allowed on the trails, but there is a bike rack at the entrance.