OUTDOOR adventures
NATIONAL PARK
Gateway National Recreation Area,
Sandy Hook Unit P1–Q2
Route 36, Highlands | 732-872-5970
www.nps.gov/gate
Thousands of ocean and bay-front acres for
swimming, sailing, fishing, bird watching, nature
walks, camping, cultural events, organized
athletics, and historic site tours—particularly
Monmouth County’s Fort Hancock and Sandy
Hook Lighthouse. See additional information in
Beach, Historic and Birding sections of the guide.
*Best Saltwater Fishing Site in NJ, New Jersey
Monthly Magazine Readers Poll.
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FOUR SEASONS OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Monmouth County offers curving country roads
for cyclists, challenging trails for mountain bikers,
skateplexes for skateboarders and stables for
horseback riding. You can zipline, parasail or skydive
if you have a real yen for excitement or practice yoga
on the beach if you are seeking serenity. Winter is a
great time to enjoy ice skating, cross-country skiing and
sledding. Check in with Monmouth County’s Tourism
Department for more information by calling 800-523-2587
or visiting www.tourism.visitmonmouth.com.
America the Beautiful
Free Access Pass
At Gateway National Recreation Area Sandy
Hook Unit & Historic Fort Hancock, America the
Beautiful Free Access Pass is accepted. Visitor
center, beaches, beach concessions, observation
deck, five-mile multi-use pathway, Sandy Hook
Lighthouse Keepers Quarters, restrooms and
parking lots are fully or partially wheelchair
accessible. Beach wheelchairs are available.
Contact the visitor center at 732-872-5970 the
rest of the year.
www.nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm
Photo by Kim Palumbo
Photo by Kim Palumbo
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