Get ready for the 2025 NJ Lighthouse Challenge happening this weekend
One of New Jersey's favorite fall activities is returning this weekend. And for those who are participating and hoping for great weather, it looks like you'll be in luck.
The New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge is back for 2025, with this year promising to be as exciting as ever. And if you're new to the challenge, get ready for one of the best road trips in the Garden State.
Fun facts about New Jersey lighthouses
Before we get into the details of this year's tour, did you know the oldest operating lighthouse in the country is right here in New Jersey? It's true, and it's on this years challenge list.
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Here's a look at all of New Jersey's lighthouses, including those that are only accessible by boat. Lighthouses participating in this years challenge are also included.
Get to know the lighthouses of NJ: Photos
Gallery Credit: Mike Brant
2025 Lighthouse Challenge Dates
It would be amazing if all the lighthouses of New Jersey could be part of this amazing challenge. Unfortunately for numerous reasons, that can't be the case.
Despite that, there still are a good number of lighthouses participating in 2025. And as in years past, the challenge is just as exciting as ever.
For 2025, The lighthouse challenge is happening this weekend on Oct. 18 and Oct. 19. Below are all the stops that are participating.
2025 Lighthouse Challenge Locations
- Absecon
- Barnegat
- Barnegat Light Museum
- Cape May
- East Pointe (Plus a photo tour of Delaware Bay Lights)
- Finns Point Range
- Navesink Twin Lights
- Sandy Hook
- Sea Girt
- Spermaceti Cove Lifesaving Station
- Squan Beach Lifesaving Station
- Tathum Lifesaving Station
- Tinicum Rear Range
- Tuckers Island
- U.S. Lifesaving Station 30 (Ocean City)
Weather looks great
According to Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow's latest forecast, the weather outlook for this weekend is looking great. Yes, there may be a chance of showers late on Sunday, but it shouldn't impact the the challenge itself.
Saturday in particular is looking great and a bit warmer. And even though clouds are expected to increase on Sunday, it shouldn't impact those participating in the challenge trying to hit all the lighthouses throughout the state (See Dan's latest weather blog here).
More details on this weekends exciting Lighthouse Challenge can be found here.
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Gallery Credit: Dennis Malloy
The above post reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5 weekend host & content contributor Mike Brant. Any opinions expressed are his own.
