Fort and Dunes Hike

Gateway National Recreation Area

  • Oct 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
  • Free

From military forts to beach dunes, Fort Tilden is known for its many defense systems. Join a park ranger on a guided nature walk on trails nestled between dunes and maritime forests and learn about how this site has defended us in the past and how it continues to do so today.  

This program includes walking for approximately 2 miles on uneven terrain, including hills, rocks, sand, and wooden stairs. Meet outside the chapel at Fort Tilden.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Fort Tilden

Schedule

Date:

Oct 12, 2026

Time:

2:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour and 30 minutes

Event Type

  • Hike
  • Walk