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Best Canyon Hikes near Elizabeth

We track 5 routes that match this search near Elizabeth. They average 0.6 km.

That is 3 percent of the 164 routes we map near Elizabeth. They are shorter than the local average, 0.6 km against 5.4 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 14 m (46 ft) against 118 m (387 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Gorge and canyon routes feel far bigger than their distance suggests, with rock walls close on both sides and light that shifts hour by hour. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Easy

New York · United States

Distance
0.5 km
/ 0.3 mi
Elevation gain
11 m
Typical duration
7 min
  • Canyon and gorge
  • Waymarked route
Easy

New Jersey · United States

Distance
0.6 km
/ 0.4 mi
Elevation gain
14 m
Typical duration
9 min
  • Canyon and gorge
  • Waymarked route
Easy

New York · United States

Distance
0.7 km
/ 0.4 mi
Elevation gain
15 m
Typical duration
10 min
  • Canyon and gorge
Easy

New Jersey · United States

Distance
0.7 km
/ 0.4 mi
Elevation gain
15 m
Typical duration
10 min
  • Canyon and gorge
Easy

New York · United States

Distance
0.8 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
17 m
Typical duration
11 min
  • Canyon and gorge

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Ravine TrailNew York0.5 km11 m7 minEasyApril to October
Roaring Ravine Trail (Red)New Jersey0.6 km14 m9 minEasyApril to October
Ravine LoopNew York0.7 km15 m10 minEasyApril to October
Ravine TrailNew Jersey0.7 km15 m10 minEasyApril to October
Ravine/Seguine Pond TrailNew York0.8 km17 m11 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Ravine Trail, Roaring Ravine Trail (Red), Ravine Trail. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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