New York · United States
- Distance
- 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 15 m
- Typical duration
- 10 min
- Coastal
- Waymarked route
There are 5 hikes near Hicksville in our database that fit. They average 4.4 km and 97 m (318 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 16.2 km.
That is 3 percent of the 163 routes we map near Hicksville. They run noticeably longer than average for the area, 4.4 km against 2.4 km, so budget more daylight than a typical outing here. The climbing is steeper too: 97 m (318 ft) on average versus 53 m (174 ft) across the wider area.
Coastal walking is exposed, open and completely different in every wind direction. These routes keep the sea in view for most of their length. The mix is broad: 4 are rated easy and 1 are hard or harder, so there is something here whether you have two hours or a full day.
New York · United States
New Jersey · United States
New York · United States
New York · United States
New York · United States
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Emanuelson TrailNew York | 0.7 km | 15 m | 10 min | Easy | April to October |
| Shore TrailNew Jersey | 16.2 km | 357 m | 3 hr 57 min | Hard | April to October |
| History LoopNew York | 3.4 km | 74 m | 49 min | Easy | April to October |
| Beach TrailNew York | 1.0 km | 23 m | 15 min | Easy | April to October |
| Rocky Beach TrailNew York | 0.8 km | 17 m | 11 min | Easy | April to October |
If you only have time for one, start with Cliff Emanuelson Trail, Shore Trail, History Loop. 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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