New York · United States
- Distance
- 49.1 km / 30.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,081 m
- Typical duration
- 12 hr
- Mountain
We track 5 routes that match this search near Hicksville. They average 28.6 km and 629 m (2,064 ft) of ascent.
That is 3 percent of the 163 routes we map near Hicksville. They run noticeably longer than average for the area, 28.6 km against 2.4 km, so budget more daylight than a typical outing here. The climbing is steeper too: 629 m (2,064 ft) on average versus 53 m (174 ft) across the wider area.
Hard routes mean sustained ascent, long descents and a real need to watch the clock and the forecast. These lean toward the demanding end, so plan for a full day and check the forecast before you commit.
New York · United States
New York · United States
New Jersey · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island Greenbelt TrailNew York | 49.1 km | 1,081 m | 12 hr | Expert | April to October |
| Nassau Suffolk Greenbelt TrailNew York | 31.5 km | 693 m | 8 hr 6 min | Hard | April to October |
| Shore TrailNew Jersey | 16.2 km | 357 m | 3 hr 57 min | Hard | April to October |
| Colonial GreenwayNew York | 24.3 km | 534 m | 6 hr 8 min | Hard | April to October |
| Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (The Battery, NYC to Inwood)New York | 21.8 km | 480 m | 5 hr 28 min | Hard | April to October |
If you only have time for one, start with Long Island Greenbelt Trail, Nassau Suffolk Greenbelt Trail, Shore 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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