Rocky Point and Grand Tour Loop in Hartshorne Woods County Park, NJ

Hike Rocky Point and Grand Tour Loop Hartshorne Woods County Park, NJ

Class 1 5.6 miles 700 gain 2-4 hrs Loop Jul 15, 2016
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Hartshorne Woods County Park has always been my favorite NJ locals park, especially in my teens when I did more mountain biking. The trail system is really nicely laid and marked, the hilliness provides some views and ups and downs in an otherwise relatively flat section of the state, and Black Fish Cove is a nice spot to hang out on the Navesink River. This hike follows the Rocky Point Trail, and also the Grand Tour Trail. I recommend making a detour to check out the Sandy Hook Overlook, where a bench is set up. You can get there either by following the paved Battery Loop Trial, or take a short trail away from the Rocky Point Trail (see map).

The other trailhead is located on the west side of Hartshorne Woods, which is where the Laurel Ridge Trail is accessed, but this loop combo hike is my go-to in the park.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)
Peaks on hike
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Prominence
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Navesink Highlands
260 ft
220 rise

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Historic military bunker along the Battery Loop Trail, just past the trailhead.
Historic military bunker along the Battery Loop Trail, just past the trailhead.
Lookout toward Sandy Hook.
Lookout toward Sandy Hook.
Nice lookout spot.
Nice lookout spot.
Along the Rocky Point Trail.
Along the Rocky Point Trail.
Rocky Point Trail.
Rocky Point Trail.
Black Fish Cove.
Black Fish Cove.
Black Fish Cove.
Black Fish Cove.
Along the Grand Tour Trail.
Along the Grand Tour Trail.
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