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Recommended gear for this trail
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Everything you need to know before you goStarting Point
To access the hiking trails, head to Todt Hill in Staten Island. The primary trailhead can be reached by driving to the Greenbelt Nature Center located at 700 Rockland Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314. There is a parking lot available at this location. Additionally, another access point is near the intersection of Todt Hill Road and Ocean Terrace, where street parking may be available.
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- Hiking shoes Essential
- → Salomon Elixir Tour Mid WP · 203.38 $
- Layered clothing Essential
- Rain jacket Essential
- Trekking poles
- → Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork · 69.99 $
- Headlamp
- → Petzl Actik Core 625 · 103.95 $
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