Near Jockey Hollow Grand Loop Variant
Typical section of narrower trail
Near Jockey Hollow Grand Loop Variant
Manhattan skyline visible in the distance.
Near Jockey Hollow Grand Loop Variant
Typical path on the trail

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Jockey Hollow Grand Loop Variant

4.0 (4 Ratings)
Beautiful hike through woods with good shade and good paths.
5.8
mi
Distance
780
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.78mi
Distance
780ft
Elevation Gain
780ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
723ft
High Point
409ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Start off from the parking lot by going through or around the Visitor Center and following the paved path past Wick Cottage and through a smaller parking lot. Follow the mown grass trail up a bank to the left and into the treeline. A singletrack path leads to the white blazed Grand Loop Trail.Follow the white-blazed trail through several short ascents and descents for about 4 miles until it intersects the blue Mt. Kimble Loop trail. Turn left and follow the blue blazes. Halfway around the mountain, the scenery opens up to the left with distant views. On a clear day, the skyline of Manhattan is visible.Continue on the blue trail until it again intersects with the white trail. Make a left turn on the white trail and follow it until reaching a sign that points to the Brigade Trail. Make a right turn here up a slight hill to a roadway where a left turn leads back to the starting point.

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