Jamaica Bay Greenway
Jamaica Bay Unit, Kings County, NY
Point-to-point trail in Jamaica Bay Unit, Kings County, NY. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 14.6 mi (23.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 66 ft (20 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 20 min
- High point
- 26 ft (8 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Emergency phone 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from start
- Emergency phone 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from start
- Emergency phone 4 mi (6.4 km) from start
- Beach: Canarsie Beach 5 mi (8.1 km) from start
- Visitor center 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from start
- Emergency phone 5.6 mi (9 km) from start
- Emergency phone 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from start
- Emergency phone 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from start
- Emergency phone 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from start
- Visitor center: Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 12 mi (19.3 km) from start
- Picnic area: Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge 12 mi (19.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Jamaica Bay Greenway
How long is Jamaica Bay Greenway?
Jamaica Bay Greenway is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 20 min. It climbs 66 ft (20 m) in total, up to a high point of 26 ft (8 m).
How hard is Jamaica Bay Greenway?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Jamaica Bay Greenway?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Jamaica Bay Greenway?
Drinking water on the way at 5.2 mi (8.4 km), 6.4 mi (10.3 km), 12.8 mi (20.6 km), 13.2 mi (21.2 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 5.2 mi (8.3 km), 5.2 mi (8.3 km), 6.4 mi (10.3 km).
Is Jamaica Bay Greenway shaded?
Mostly exposed (15% under trees).
What can you do on Jamaica Bay Greenway?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Jamaica Bay Greenway?
Breezy Dogs Food Truck, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Deirdre Maeve's Market, 1.7 mi (2.7 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Jamaica Bay Greenway?
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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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap