Nike Missile Launch Site NY-56 is also known as the Sandy Hook Nike Launch Site or Fort Hancock. During the Cold War, this was one of the most highly classified launch sites in the country. Now a public park, in the last 50 or so years the park would have looked very different; heavily armed patrols were given permission to release attack dogs and shoot trespassers.

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1. Highlands–Sea Bright Bridge – Sandy Hook Lighthouse loop from Highlands

27.1km

01:35

50m

Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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2. Sandy Hook Lighthouse – Sandy Hook Trail loop from Highlands

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01:02

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Highlands–Sea Bright Bridge – Sandy Hook Bay loop from Middletown

51.6km

03:06

160m

170m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

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Nike Missile Launch Site NY-56

1. Highlands–Sea Bright Bridge – Sandy Hook Lighthouse loop from Highlands

2. Sandy Hook Lighthouse – Sandy Hook Trail loop from Highlands

3. Highlands–Sea Bright Bridge – Sandy Hook Bay loop from Middletown

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