Event

Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey Weekend

Gateway National Recreation Area

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Sandy Hook Lighthouse Keepers Quarters

Repeating Event

Days:

Every day

Dates:

October 18, 2025 to October 19, 2025

Time:

8:00 AM

Duration:

10 hours

Description

The Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey is an annual event that takes place the third weekend of October each year. The challenge is to visit 11 lighthouse sites, 4 lifesaving stations, and 1 museum over the two day weekend. The challenge route covers the Atlantic Coast from Sandy Hook
to Cape May and the Delaware Bay and River Coast from Cape May to Paulsboro.
Take the challenge and learn more about these historic treasures of New Jersey.
A small registration fee enables you to collect a souvenir from each site. For more
information, visit: https://lighthousechalengenj.com.

Reservation or Registration: Yes

Please visit lighthousechallengenj.com to register.