Easy
Ontario · Canada
- Distance
- 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 27 m
- Typical duration
- 18 min
- Lake
- Canyon and gorge
Hiking Trails Under 5 km near Kingston
We track 13 routes that match this search near Kingston. They average 2.0 km and 45 m (148 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 4.6 km.
That is 43 percent of the 30 routes we map near Kingston. They are shorter than the local average, 2.0 km against 19.1 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 45 m (148 ft) against 420 m (1,378 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.
Short routes for a spare couple of hours, an evening walk, or a day when the weather only gives you a window. 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
- 1.0 km / 0.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 23 m
- Typical duration
- 15 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Easy
Ontario · Canada
- Distance
- 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 97 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 4 min
- Lake
Easy
Easy
Easy
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 19 m
- Typical duration
- 12 min
Easy
Easy
Easy
Easy
Ontario · Canada
- Distance
- 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 101 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 6 min
- Mountain
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 17 m
- Typical duration
- 11 min
- Waymarked route
The shortlist, side by side
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arab Lake Gorge TrailOntario | 1.2 km | 27 m | 18 min | Easy | April to October |
| Huckleberry TrailNew York | 1.0 km | 23 m | 15 min | Easy | April to October |
| Doe Lake TrailOntario | 3.2 km | 70 m | 46 min | Easy | April to October |
| Hemlock Lake LoopOntario | 4.4 km | 97 m | 1 hr 4 min | Easy | April to October |
| Corridor TrailOntario | 4.0 km | 89 m | 59 min | Easy | April to October |
| Dancing DogNew York | 2.8 km | 62 m | 41 min | Easy | April to October |
| Kiwi TrailNew York | 0.7 km | 15 m | 10 min | Easy | April to October |
| Knickerbocker TrailNew York | 0.8 km | 19 m | 12 min | Easy | April to October |
| Midge TrailNew York | 1.6 km | 35 m | 23 min | Easy | April to October |
| Tut TrailNew York | 0.5 km | 11 m | 7 min | Easy | April to October |
If you only have time for one, start with Arab Lake Gorge Trail, Huckleberry Trail, Doe Lake 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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