The Multi-Use Path runs from Fort Wadsworth to Miller Field, Gateway National Recreation Area
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Other than the one road that loops around Miller Field, there’s not much in the way of bike riding at the actual park. However, a paved, multi-use path (MUP) connects Miller Field to Fort Wadsworth. The MUP is 2.75 miles, one way, and it is an excellent bike ride that never uses any city streets. Technically, almost none of it is within Gateway National Recreation Area, but that won’t matter to most people. If interested, head towards the bay because the MUP runs along the beach for its entire length.
While the destination for most riders will be northeast towards Fort Wadsworth, the path does continue about a half mile in the opposite direction before ending at Cedar Grove Avenue, a neighborhood street. Take this a couple blocks to the left and you’ll be at Ebbitts Street and on your way to Great Kills Park, another section of the Staten Island Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area. Unfortunately, there is no MUP between Miller Field and Great Kills Park, so you’ll have to take city streets. I’m not much for biking on the road because my life is worth much more than a bike ride, so while I did bike from Fort Wadsworth to Miller Field and back, I did not continue to Great Kills Park.
The Multi-Use Path that passes in front of Gateway National Recreation Area’s Miller Field ends at Cedar Grove Avenue
To bike to Fort Wadsworth, pick up the MUP near the memorial to World War II veterans of New Dorp Beach.
World War II Memorial for soldiers from New Dorp Beach on Staten Island
The MUP runs for a little over a mile right along the Lower Bay beaches before coming to the elevated Franklin Roosevelt Boardwalk.
The Multi-Use Path runs along the beach until reaching the elevated Franklin B Roosevelt Boardwalk on Staten Island
While the MUP is open to hikers and joggers as well, you’ll find that most pedestrians use the boardwalk. You can’t see the ocean from the MUP because the boardwalk blocks the view, so obviously the best place to walk or jog is on the boardwalk. You can ride your bike on it if you prefer, but then you must deal with dodging people.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk on Staten Island
Fishing Pier on the Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk on Staten Island
It is approximately 1.5 miles from the start of the elevated boardwalk to Fort Wadsworth. The route passes all sorts of playgrounds and public beaches, so there are plenty of places to stop at along the way.
The Multi-Use Path between Fort Wadsworth and Miller Field passes a playground and city park
Once you see the sign for Fort Wadsworth, you are only a few hundred yards from the end of the trail. If you plan to visit the fort, except for restricted areas, bikes are allowed on all paved roads. I don’t see anyone biking around the fort for pleasure, but it is a good way to get from one place to another without using a vehicle.
Arriving at Fort Wadsworth from Miller Field on the Multi-Use Path, Gateway National Recreation Area
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Last updated on December 5, 2024
