Hiking/Biking Path– Sandy Hook, Gateway National Recreation Area – Fort Hancock (Highlands), Monmouth County, NJ Distance: I’ve done hikes of 4 miles and 6 miles here.  Could definitely do longer if you wanted, or much shorter. Type: Out and back with some small loops Difficulty: 3  of 10 – can be buggy.  Parts of trail exposed to the sun.

Terrain – beaches, beaches, beaches

Trailheads –  40° 28.074’N,  74° 0.053’W.  This is Parking Lot J at Fort Hancock.  There are a bazillion more trailheads.