Multi Use Path

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The Multi-Use Pathway (MUP) starts at the park entrance and loops around Fort Hancock. It provides a great way to see Sandy Hook. The seven-mile long pathway is shared by walkers, bicyclists and in-line skaters. Bring your own bicycle, or you can rent a bike during your visit. (Rentals are available in the summer).

The MUP is for everyone, so please use it with courtesy. Whether you walk, bike or rollerblade, stay on your side of the yellow line. Keep an ear out for people who wish to pass. Have your pets on a short enough leash to keep them on your side of the trail.

Rules and Regulations

-All public park roads, parking areas and multi-use paths are open to bicycle use. 36 CFR 4.3(a)

-Bicycle use is prohibited in all undeveloped areas including beaches. 36 CFR 4.3(b)

-Bicycles on roadways may be ridden abreast of another rider under the following conditions: 1) Riders are obeying established traffic regulations. 2) The center line is not crossed, or if no center line exists, riders are keeping to the right. 3) Riders are not creating a hazard and/or impeding traffic. 36 CFR 4.3(d)(3)

-Visitors utilizing the multi-use path are to keep right and not cross the center lane.

-All bicyclists must follow all rules of the road and comply with all signage. This includes but is not limited to stops signs, yield signs and speed limit signs.

-In accordance with New Jersey state law, anyone under 17 years of age that roller/inline skates, skateboards or rides a bicycle, is a passenger on a bicycle or is towed as a passenger by a bicycle must wear a safety helmet. NJ Title 39:4-10.1

-At night every bicycle shall be equipped with: 1) A front headlamp emitting a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 ft to the front; 2) A rear lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of at least 500 ft to the rear. NJ Title 39:4-10

-A bicycle must be equipped with a bell or other audible device that can be heard at least 100 feet away, but not a siren or whistle. NJ Title 39:4-11

-See the Superintendent's Compendium for a complete list of park regulations. A copy is located at the Sandy Hook Visitor Center and on our website.

MUP Etiqette

The MUP is for everyone, so please use it with courtesy. Whether you walk, bike or rollerblade, stay on your side of the yellow line. Keep an ear out for people who wish to pass. Have your pets on a short enough leash to keep them on your side of the trail.