Sandy Hook Lighthouse – Beach D loop from Sandy Hook Lighthouse

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Sandy Hook Lighthouse – Beach D loop from Sandy Hook Lighthouse

Moderate

4.7

(9725)

12,900

hikers

Sandy Hook Lighthouse – Beach D loop from Sandy Hook Lighthouse

03:21

13.3km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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961 m

Sandy Hook Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

This lighthouse is the oldest working one in the US. It was built in 1764. You can get one of the free tours of the lighthouse given by National Park …

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4.91 km

Nike Missile Launch Site NY-56

Highlight • Historical Site

Nike Missile Launch Site NY-56 is also known as the Sandy Hook Nike Launch Site or Fort Hancock. During the Cold War, this was one of the most highly classified …

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6.00 km

Beach D, Gateway National Recreation Area

Highlight • Beach

Beach D is part of the sequence of beaches in Gateway Area, sitting along the path that runs along the coast. The nice sandy beach offers some facilities, like a …

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6.01 km

Beach D

Highlight • Beach

Beach D is part of the sequence of beaches in Gateway Area, sitting along the path that runs along the coast. The nice sandy beach offers some facilities, like a …

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8.45 km

Nike Missile Silo Area

Ruins

11.8 km