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Sunset

Sunset at the Refuge

A quiet walk through the wilderness as the day ends.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:32

    Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (Holgate Unit)

    Walk the trails in the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (Holgate Unit). The parking lot is at the end of Long Beach Boulevard. No wheeled vehicles are allowed, so leave them behind and enjoy the quiet.

  2. 18:02

    Holgate Beach LBI

    Head to Holgate Beach LBI to watch the sun dip below the horizon. The beach offers a clear view of the western sky.

  3. 18:37

    Joan Road Park

    Finish your evening with a short walk to Joan Road Park. It is a calm place to rest your legs after the beach.

Local tip

The refuge is a designated wilderness area. Respect the quiet and stay on the paths.

Check before you go

  • The refuge is free to enter.
  • Check the sunset time for your specific date as it shifts throughout the year.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Long Beach Island (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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