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View of the bay – West Pond Viewpoint loop from Jamaica Bay

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View of the bay – West Pond Viewpoint loop from Jamaica Bay

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View of the bay – West Pond Viewpoint loop from Jamaica Bay

02:20

9.26km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Parking

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2.21 km

View of Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you can see the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to the South.

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3.51 km

View of the bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Look for horseshoe crabs here along with waterfowl.

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5.68 km

Wildlife viewing blind and boardwalk

Highlight • Structure

Nice place to watch the birds and get out of the rain or sun.

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5.86 km

East Pond Wildlife Viewing Area

Highlight • Lake

Enjoy this wildlife viewing blind to get out of the sun or rain and hopefully to see some beautiful birds!

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8.65 km

West Pond Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This wildlife refuge is a hidden gem. Be sure to visit regularly and at different times of the day to see new things.

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9.26 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.28 km

1.06 km

923 m

Surfaces

4.67 km

1.47 km

1.26 km

1.15 km

722 m

Elevation

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Today

Tuesday 19 May

23°C

15°C

31 %

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View of the bay – West Pond Viewpoint loop from Jamaica Bay

View of Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

View of the bay

Wildlife viewing blind and boardwalk

East Pond Wildlife Viewing Area

West Pond Viewpoint

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