Highlands Beach – Sandy Hook Trail loop from Rumson

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Highlands Beach – Sandy Hook Trail loop from Rumson

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Highlands Beach – Sandy Hook Trail loop from Rumson

02:01

19.4km

30m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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5.14 km

Navesink Beach

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6.02 km

Highlands Beach

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Highlands Beach is a scenic beach located on the tiny, narrow strip of land of Sea Bright, New Jersey. It is only accessible by foot or on a bike.

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7.19 km

Sandy Hook Trail

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Sandy Hook Trail is a scenic path that winds through dunes and maritime forests, providing breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and the historic Sandy Hook Lighthouse.

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8.55 km

Beach C

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Beach C sits in the Gateway National Recreation Area on a narrow peninsula with a long sand bank. It’s at a point where the peninsula is very narrow, so you …

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9.67 km

Beach D, Gateway National Recreation Area

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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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12.1 km

Sandy Hook Trail

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Sandy Hook Trail is a scenic path that winds through dunes and maritime forests, providing breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and the historic Sandy Hook Lighthouse.

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16.6 km

Sea Bright Bridge

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It’s a drawbridge that opens on-demand during off-peak season and every 30min when requested during on-peak season… but, it’s quick so if you get caught at the open bridge on …

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