In need of some movement and fresh ocean air? Well, we have just the spot in New Jersey for you. Pull out your bike if you’d like, or simply lace up your walking shoes, because the Sandy Hook Multi-Use Pathway is a stunning nine-mile trail that takes you right alongside the ocean.

The Sandy Hook Multi-Use Pathway is one of the best bike rides – or walks! – you can take in New Jersey

Lynn Silva/AllTrails It’s about nine miles long with barely any elevation, so it’s great for all skill levels!

What makes it so special? Well, you’re heading right along the shore!

Rachel B/AllTrails Whether it’s early morning, the afternoon, or time for sunset, it’s so beautiful right by the water.

The path is wide and well-paved, so you don’t have to worry about any unexpected rough terrain.

Lynn Silva/AllTrails Instead, you can just admire the ocean and the wildflowers in peace!

The Sandy Hook Multi-Use Pathway also takes you past multiple historical sites.

Carlos Agurrie/AllTrails You’ll spot Fort Hancock, Sandy Hook Lighthouse, and gun batteries as you continue down the path. Take a break and explore!

The terrain is varied, so you’ll never get bored as you go.

Glenn Weissman/AllTrails And keep an eye out for wildlife! You never know what you may see out here at Sandy Hook.

Best of all, if you get tired or hot on the Sandy Hook Multi-Use Pathway, you can just jump in the ocean!

Liz G/AllTrails In fact, we encourage you to top off your walk or bike ride with a nice beach day here. After all, it’s one of the loveliest beaches in Jersey!

What better way to get active and have fun outdoors?

Lynn Silva/AllTrails

It’s about nine miles long with barely any elevation, so it’s great for all skill levels!

Rachel B/AllTrails

Whether it’s early morning, the afternoon, or time for sunset, it’s so beautiful right by the water.

Instead, you can just admire the ocean and the wildflowers in peace!

Carlos Agurrie/AllTrails

You’ll spot Fort Hancock, Sandy Hook Lighthouse, and gun batteries as you continue down the path. Take a break and explore!

Glenn Weissman/AllTrails

And keep an eye out for wildlife! You never know what you may see out here at Sandy Hook.

Liz G/AllTrails

In fact, we encourage you to top off your walk or bike ride with a nice beach day here. After all, it’s one of the loveliest beaches in Jersey!

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Address: Sandy Hook Multi-Use Path, Middletown Township, NJ 07732, USA