Sandy Hook (NJ)

Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

8.1 miles (13.0 km) · 25 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sandy Hook (NJ) is a 8.1-mile loop route in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, gaining 11 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile, finishing 1 feet higher than it starts. The terrain covers 3 distinct sections with no major climbs. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.0 km)
Elevation gain	25 ft (8 m)
Average gain	3 ft per mile (1 m per km)
Runnable	100% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	0.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	92%
Mild uphill	5%
Mild downhill	3%

Questions about Sandy Hook (NJ)

How much elevation gain does Sandy Hook (NJ) have?

Sandy Hook (NJ) has 25 ft (8 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.0 km). That averages 3 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sandy Hook (NJ)?

The difficulty score for Sandy Hook (NJ) is 0.5 of 100. That is harder than 2.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 100% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.