Sandy Hook Abandoned Bunker in Gateway National Recreation Area, NJ

Hike Sandy Hook Abandoned Bunker Gateway National Recreation Area, NJ

Class 1 1.4 miles Minimal gain <1 hr Out + Back Jul 8, 2010
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I believe the abandoned bunker pictured below is now closed to the public.

From the parking lot I followed a wooden boardwalk to the beach, continuing along the sand to a really nice viewpoint of the Sandy Hook Bay and looking over into the Atlantic Highlands. The first time I saw the abandoned bunker here as a kid I was thrilled and thought it was so cool. The concrete structure that was once part of the military base at Gateway National Recreation Area is an almost mysterious contrast to the beach.

The multi-use trail from the bunker parking lot to the Sandy Hook lighthouse is paved and there are a lot of people and cars in the summer. This is a popular destination for beachgoers, but the history is worth checking out even if the beach isn't really your thing.

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Sandy Hook Lighthouse.
Sandy Hook Lighthouse.
Some historic buildings in Gateway National Recreation Area.
Some historic buildings in Gateway National Recreation Area.
Hiking along the beach.
Hiking along the beach.
A nice trail that separates marsh from bay.
A nice trail that separates marsh from bay.
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A side-trail to some marshes.
A side-trail to some marshes.
Walk along the beach toward the abandoned bunker (top left).
Walk along the beach toward the abandoned bunker (top left).
The abandoned bunker.
The abandoned bunker.
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Gateway National Recreation Area (Sandy Hook) abandoned bunker.
Gateway National Recreation Area (Sandy Hook) abandoned bunker.

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