Hartshorne Woods Rocky Point Trail
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New Jersey · monmouth County

Hartshorne Woods Rocky Point Trail

Coastal highland route with bay overlooks and wooded climbs.

Rating
Length
4.0 mi
Difficulty
4
County
monmouth

About This Trail

A 2.5-mile loop in the Rocky Point section of Hartshorne Woods Park, a 794-acre highland overlooking the Navesink River and Sandy Hook Bay. The trail passes WWII-era Battery Lewis fortifications built as part of the Atlantic Coast Defense System. Steep grades provide a good workout with coastal views.

Location

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Coordinates: 40.0583238, -74.4056612

Getting There

From Route 36, take Navesink Avenue south to the Hartshorne Woods Park entrance. The Rocky Point Trail is accessible from the Buttermilk Valley or Portland Road parking areas in Middletown.

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