Fort Washington Avenue
New York County, NY
Out-and-back trail in New York County, NY. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 4.2 mi (6.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 240 ft (73 m)
- Est. Time
- 30 min
- High point
- 246 ft (75 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Fort Washington Avenue 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Fort Washington Avenue 1 mi (1.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Haven Avenue 1 mi (1.6 km) from start
- Historic site: West 169th Street 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from start
- Historic site: West 169th Street 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from start
- Historic site: West 170th Street 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Emilio Barbosa Memorial 2.5 mi (4 km) from start
- Historic site: George Washington Bicentennial Tree Marker 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Fort Washington Marker 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from start
- Peak: Manhattan High Point 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from start
- Emergency phone 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Playground Addition 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from start
- Emergency phone 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Margaret Cochran Corbin | 1751–1800 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Site of Fort Tryon 4 mi (6.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4 mi (6.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from start
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Questions about Fort Washington Avenue
How long is Fort Washington Avenue?
Fort Washington Avenue is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) long. Most people take about 30 min. It climbs 240 ft (73 m) in total, up to a high point of 246 ft (75 m).
How hard is Fort Washington Avenue?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Fort Washington Avenue?
Parking at the start. 11 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Fort Washington Avenue?
Drinking water on the way at 2 mi (3.2 km), 2.6 mi (4.1 km), 2.6 mi (4.2 km), 3.8 mi (6.1 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 2 mi (3.2 km), 2 mi (3.2 km), 2.6 mi (4.2 km).
Is Fort Washington Avenue shaded?
Mostly exposed (19% under trees).
What can you do on Fort Washington Avenue?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Fort Washington Avenue?
McDonald's, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: C-Town, 0.2 mi (0.4 km).
Is this a good week for Fort Washington Avenue?
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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- High Bridge Highbridge Park · Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km)
- Long Path - Section 1 Fort Washington Park · Moderate · 3 mi (4.9 km)
- Percey E. Sutton Playground New York County · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Haven Street New York County · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
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