Dog Friendly Hiking Trails Near Sandy Hook Lighthouse, Highlands, NJ, US

Twin Lights State Historic Site in Highlands, NJ, welcomes dogs to explore the grounds of one of The Garden State's most historic lighthouses. Leashed dogs are allowed in outdoor spaces during hours of operation. Pets are not permitted in the lighthouse. Please remember to clean up after Fido.

Leashed dogs are welcome to explore Hartshorne Woods Park in Highlands, NJ, a sprawling pet-friendly park featuring miles of wooded trails and scenic views of the Navesink River. The park offers plenty of opportunities for hiking, walking, biking, and horseback riding, along with historic military bunkers, a fishing pier, a small beach, and cross-country ski trails.

The Henry Hudson Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Atlantic Highlands! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Henry Hudson Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.