A friend Swamp Fox (He hiked the first 200 mi. of my AT hike in 2009) has done over 10.000 miles since his knees replaced in 2010. He's 80 now and hiking in Canada. Also spent a year hiking in Europe. :)
We camp at Bass river with the kids. My daughter needed a mirror in bathroom :). If you want the solitude hit the AT south of NJ. Can camp where you want.
You could park at Bass River and have somebody suttle you to Ong's Hat. I've hiked both ways and never considered the sun an issue. Besides, it will probably rain the whole time ;)
In the spirit that this canoe was given to me I would like to offer it back up for FREE. First post on thread that can come to Swedesboro to get it. New seat and a paddle goes with it :)