Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey Travel Information

Bay Ridge Unlike many Brooklyn neighborhoods with “Hill” in their name, Bay Ridge actually sits on elevated ground—a bluff overlooking Upper New York Bay. It was the proximity to and views of the water that att... Brooklyn, NY

Coney Island and Brighton Beach Long before Vegas and Orlando, Coney Island was America’s playground. And by the time places like Vegas and Orlando were booming, Coney Island—the progenitor of every theme-park destination and beach ... Brooklyn, NY

Fort Hamilton to Bensonhurst New Utrecht was one of the five original towns established by the Dutch in the 17th century in what would eventually become the city, then borough, of Brooklyn. This walk includes present-day neighbor... Brooklyn, NY

Gravesend One hundred and forty-four years before the United States adopted its Constitution, a town was founded on the ideals of religious, social, and political freedom and equal rights for all. It was the fi... Brooklyn, NY

Manhattan Beach and Sheepshead Bay Like their western neighbors Coney Island and Brighton Beach, Manhattan Beach and Sheepshead Bay first developed as vacation destinations, albeit with distinct identities. Manhattan Beach was upscale,... Brooklyn, NY

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Highlands Hilltopper (Distance: 0.8 mi) Don't let the number of miles fool you. This is a short tour, but it's also a strenuous one. There are a number of tough hills on Ocean Boulevard, but the sweeping vistas at Mt. Mitchill and other poi...

Atlantic Highlands, NJ - Road Biking - length:6.2 mi

Hartshorne Woods County Park Trails (Distance: 1.2 mi) Located near what is arguably the highest point along the eastern seaboard (Mount Mitchell, elevation 266 feet), Hartshorne Woods and the adjacent Twin Lights loom as sentinels overlooking the Atlanti...

Middletown, NJ - Mountain Biking - length:9.5 mi

Hartshorne Woods: Grand Tour Trail (Distance: 1.2 mi) The Grand Tour Trail is a dream on canine and human feet. The soft loam underfoot feels as if you are walking on air. Hartshorne Woods contains everything you need in a hike—gentle hills with dramatic...

Hilton, NJ - Hiking - length:3.5 mi

Gateway National Recreation Area: The Hook Trail (Distance: 1.3 mi) Sandy Hook, part of Gateway National Recreation Area, is a mixture of natural and historic wonders. While breathing in fresh ocean air at “the hook,” you’ll see dozens of fishing boats and freighters ...

Highlands, NJ - Hiking - length:3.6 mi

Huber Woods Park Trails (Distance: 1.5 mi) If you have only a couple of hours to spare and want an easy to moderate hike in pleasant surroundings, head to Huber Woods Park. Situated on a hill in the Locust section of Middletown overlooking the...

Navesink, NJ - Hiking - length:2 mi

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Beacon Hill Beacon Hill Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6133 yards, par 71 1.0 miles from center of Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey

Navesink Navesink Country Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6707 yards, par 72 4.1 miles from center of Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey

Rumson Rumson Country Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6617 yards, par 71 4.1 miles from center of Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey

Shadow Lake Village Shadow Lake Village Private Equity, 9 holes 0 yards, par 0 5.2 miles from center of Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey

Red Bamm Hollow Country Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 3382 yards, par 36 6.5 miles from center of Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey

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