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.
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.
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
OUTDOOR
adventures
Photo by J. Rutherford
Photo by C. Leslie
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