Rockaway is a diverse region encompassing distinct areas such as Rockaway, New Jersey; Rockaway Beach, Oregon; and The Rockaways, Queens, New York City. Each location offers unique landscapes and natural features, from the woodlands and lakes of New Jersey to the coastal beaches and old-growth forests of Oregon, and the urban beaches and wildlife refuges of New York City. This varied geography provides opportunities for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and more.
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4.4
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Average rating
384
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5
hikers
5.18km
01:24
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
hikers
6.80km
01:49
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
hikers
4.82km
01:24
150m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
hikers
3.17km
00:58
110m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
riders
38.6km
02:22
320m
320m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

21
riders
20.0km
02:00
270m
270m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
10.7km
01:00
110m
110m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
riders
47.1km
02:49
330m
330m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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1
riders
7.15km
00:44
120m
120m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36
riders
13.5km
01:09
160m
160m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
17.0km
01:16
130m
130m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
riders
27.4km
02:29
430m
430m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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14
runners
6.76km
00:42
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
6.66km
00:41
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
8.72km
00:58
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
riders
19km
00:58
110m
110m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

10
riders
63.7km
02:55
620m
620m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9
riders
16.5km
00:45
90m
90m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

6
riders
52.5km
02:39
780m
780m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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Rockaway offers diverse outdoor activities including hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and road cycling. The region encompasses areas like Rockaway, NJ, Rockaway Beach, OR, and The Rockaways, NYC, each providing unique landscapes for exploration. More than 900 visitors have rated routes in Rockaway an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Hiking trails are available across all Rockaway regions. In Rockaway, NJ, explore Tourne County Park or Mountain Way Park. Rockaway Beach, OR, features the Cedar Wetlands Preserve and challenging routes on Neahkahnie Mountain. The Rockaways, NYC, offers trails in Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge and Fort Tilden.
Yes, Rockaway offers several easy hiking options. In Rockaway, NJ, the White Ogden, Red, and Blue Trail Loop in Tourne County Park is an easy 3.2-mile [5.1 km] loop. Rockaway Beach, OR, has an easy 1-mile [1.6 km] hike through the Cedar Wetlands Preserve. Bayswater Point State Park in The Rockaways, NYC, also provides easy, family-friendly trails. For more options, consult the Easy hikes around Rockaway guide.
Rockaway provides various cycling routes for different disciplines. Touring cyclists can find scenic paths in Rockaway, NJ, and along the coast in Rockaway Beach, OR. Mountain biking trails are available in Rockaway, NJ's woodlands. For detailed routes, refer to the Cycling around Rockaway and MTB Trails around Rockaway guides.
Mountain biking opportunities are primarily found in Rockaway, NJ, which features varied terrain including woodlands and gentle hills. These areas offer extensive networks of trails suitable for mountain biking. For specific routes and information, explore the MTB Trails around Rockaway guide.
Rockaway, NJ, features picturesque lakes and parks like Splitrock Reservoir. Rockaway Beach, OR, is known for its 7 miles of beaches, the iconic Twin Rocks, and Munson Creek Falls, the tallest waterfall in the Coast Range. The Rockaways, NYC, boasts the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge and Fort Tilden with its historic structures and views.
Yes, The Rockaways, NYC, is a world-renowned location for bird-watching. The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge hosts over 200 species during migration, including osprey. Fort Tilden and Bayswater Point State Park also offer excellent bird-watching opportunities.
Komoot offers several guides for Rockaway, including Hiking around Rockaway, Easy hikes around Rockaway, and Cycling around Rockaway. Other guides cover mountain biking, running, and road cycling to help plan your adventures.
For general municipal inquiries regarding Rockaway Township, NJ, the official website is rockawaytownship.org. The general phone number is 973-627-7200. Specific departments may have different contact information.
For information about Rockaway Beach, Oregon, the official website is www.rockawaybeachor.us. This site provides details on local attractions, events, and services in the area.
For information about The Rockaways, NYC, particularly Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk, visit the NYC Parks official website at www.nycgovparks.org/parks/rockaway-beach-and-boardwalk. For broader city inquiries, the general NYC information line is 311.

