New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 33.8 km / 21.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 743 m
- Typical duration
- 8 hr 43 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
6 routes near Jamaica qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 10.9 km and 239 m (784 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 33.8 km.
That is 5 percent of the 114 routes we map near Jamaica. They run noticeably longer than average for the area, 10.9 km against 2.9 km, so budget more daylight than a typical outing here. The climbing is steeper too: 239 m (784 ft) on average versus 63 m (207 ft) across the wider area.
Mountain routes trade effort for scale. Expect sustained climbing, quick weather changes and views that make the numbers worth it. The mix is broad: 4 are rated easy and 2 are hard or harder, so there is something here whether you have two hours or a full day.
New Jersey · United States
New Jersey · United States
New Jersey · United States
New Jersey · United States
New Jersey · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenape TrailNew Jersey | 33.8 km | 743 m | 8 hr 43 min | Expert | April to October |
| Summit TrailNew Jersey | 1.3 km | 29 m | 19 min | Easy | April to October |
| Summit TrailNew Jersey | 4.1 km | 91 m | 1 hr | Easy | April to October |
| Beech Mountain-Clove TrailNew Jersey | 4.2 km | 93 m | 1 hr 1 min | Easy | April to October |
| Sierra TrailNew Jersey | 17.3 km | 380 m | 4 hr 14 min | Hard | April to October |
| Old Sierra Club LoopNew York | 4.5 km | 98 m | 1 hr 5 min | Easy | April to October |
If you only have time for one, start with Lenape Trail, Summit Trail, Summit 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.
Other shortlists covering the same area or the same kind of terrain.