Cross Island Parkway
Alley Pond Park, Queens County, NY
Point-to-point trail in Alley Pond Park, Queens County, NY. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 10.6 mi (17.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 167 ft (51 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 30 min
- High point
- 148 ft (45 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from start
- Emergency phone 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from start
- Emergency phone 3 mi (4.8 km) from start
- Emergency phone 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from start
- Shelter 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from start
- Historic site: John Riedl Wildflower Meadow 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from start
- Emergency phone 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from start
- Emergency phone 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from start
- Emergency phone 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from start
- Emergency phone 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Cross Island Parkway
How long is Cross Island Parkway?
Cross Island Parkway is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 30 min. It climbs 167 ft (51 m) in total, up to a high point of 148 ft (45 m).
How hard is Cross Island Parkway?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Cross Island Parkway?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Cross Island Parkway?
Drinking water on the way at 8.7 mi (13.9 km), 8.7 mi (13.9 km), 8.8 mi (14.2 km), 10.6 mi (17.1 km). No toilets mapped.
Is Cross Island Parkway shaded?
Partly shaded (32% under trees).
What can you do on Cross Island Parkway?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Cross Island Parkway?
The Stonebridge, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: 7-Eleven, 0.3 mi (0.5 km).
Is this a good week for Cross Island Parkway?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Union Street Queens County · Easy · 2.6 mi (4.2 km)
- Utopia Parkway Queens County · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.7 km)
- Harding Avenue Bronx County · Easy · 2 mi (3.2 km)
- Indian Trail Bronx County · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- 43rd Avenue Queens County · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap