Sandy Hook Bayside Trail
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New Jersey · monmouth County

Sandy Hook Bayside Trail

Flat bayside trail with maritime habitat and skyline views.

Rating
Length
2.4 mi
Difficulty
2
County
monmouth

About This Trail

A flat bayside trail along Sandy Hook’s western shore with views of Raritan Bay and the Manhattan skyline. The route passes through maritime holly forest and salt marsh habitat, with excellent birding along the sheltered bay side. A quieter alternative to the ocean-side beach paths.

Location

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Coordinates: 40.4333496, -73.9885498

Getting There

From Highlands, take Route 36 north across the Highlands Bridge into Sandy Hook. The Bayside Trail runs along the western shore of the peninsula within Gateway National Recreation Area.

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