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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5.0

(9703)

15,410

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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 walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

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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3.52 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

7.26 km

1.10 km

908 m

Surfaces

4.69 km

1.48 km

1.23 km

1.09 km

783 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 10 November

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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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