National Recreation Area · NY

Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area is a national recreation area in New York with 1 mapped hiking route in the SporxTime catalog. Use the linked manager source for current access and rules.

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Trails: 1
Campgrounds: 0
Manager: National Park Service
Verified: Aug 5, 2026

Gateway National Recreation Area landscape

Plan the land, not only the trail

Practical trip facts

Fees & passes

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Reservations

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Parking

Use the linked trail records and managing-agency source to confirm the correct parking area.

Roads

Road surface, seasonal opening, and vehicle requirements must be checked with the land manager.

Pets

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Accessibility

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Camping

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Visitor center

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Map points are planning references. Open each route for trailhead-specific access notes.

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1 mapped routes

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West Pond Trail at Jamaica Bay route overview

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Gateway National Recreation Area · NY

West Pond Trail at Jamaica Bay

Distance: 1.7 mi
Gain: Unknown
Time: Up to 2 hours
Route: Loop
Parking: Use the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge visitor center parking lot or public transportation.
Permit: Unknown / Check official source

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