Hiking · Forest · Greenbelt, Staten Island

Staten Island Greenbelt Blue Trail Loop

A closed-loop woodland hike through the central Greenbelt, giving visitors a genuinely rugged trail experience without leaving New York City.

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The Greenbelt, a series of parks and trails in central Staten Island, NY
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Time needed
2–3 hrs
Distance
4 mi
Difficulty
Moderate
Cost
Free
Booking
Not needed
Where
New York City
The experience

What to expect

A closed-loop woodland hike through the central Greenbelt, giving visitors a genuinely rugged trail experience without leaving New York City.

Location
Greenbelt, Staten Island
Activity
Hiking · Forest
Difficulty
Moderate
Cost
Free
Booking
Not required
Best season
Spring through fall; usable year-round in suitable conditions

Conditions and cautions

Check NYC Parks alerts and trail conditions before departure.

Make the plan work

Plan your visit

Check the official source for current access, booking, and conditions. Then use the map and directions to plan your arrival.

Details to check before you go

These fields are part of the full listing standard and are not filled in for this adventure. Rather than guess at them, we are naming the gap — check the official source above for anything here that affects your plan.

  • Parking
  • Restrooms
  • Accessibility
  • Dog policy