Jamaica State Park
Nature preserve
1,019 acres6.2 mi of trail
West River Trail.Overlook TrailHamilton Falls TrailLegal Trail 4
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto Jamaica State Park Day ParkingWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Jamaica
Few parks or trails are on the map in Jamaica
The biggest trail networks: Jamaica State Park (6.2 mi), Ball Mountain Lake (5.2 mi). 16% of Jamaica’s land is conserved, about 4,937 acres. 2,586 acres are parks and preserves, 2,932 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
16%
4,937 acres · of 48.9 sq mi of land
Trails
32 mi
0.6 per sq mi of land
Park land
2,586 ac
2,932 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
33%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
2,523 ft
The Pinnacle
Lakes & rivers
9
1 boat launch
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Jamaica State Park, with 6.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Ball Mountain Lake
Managed by United States Army Corps of Engineers
711 acres5.2 mi of trail
West River TrailAngel Falls Extention Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Green Mountain National Forest
Managed by United States Forest Service
1,150 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
4,937 conserved acres
16% of Jamaica’s land. Who manages Jamaica’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Land trusts & nonprofits2,330 ac
U.S. Forest Service1,151 ac
State conservation321 ac
Other state land316 ac
State parks51 ac
Army Corps of Engineers14 ac
Town or city14 ac
Conservation Easement · 1,593 acNational Forest · 1,151 acAgricultural Easement · 1,017 acPrivate Conservation · 804 acState Park · 695 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1,596 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. Public access isn’t recorded for 15 of 67 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain National Forest National Forest | U.S. Forest Service | 1,151 | Open |
| Upper West River Natural Area Private Conservation | Not recorded | 804 | Open |
| Jamaica State Park State Park | Not recorded | 695 | Open |
| Winhall Town Forest Local Resource Management Area | Not recorded | 636 | Unknown |
| Jamaica Town Forest Local Resource Management Area | Not recorded | 27 | Unknown |
| Townshend Recreation Area Recreation Management Area | Army Corps of Engineers | 14 | Open |
| Pikes Falls Local Other or Unknown | Town or city | 14 | Open |
Things to do
14 places to go in Jamaica
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Jamaica
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Boat launches in Jamaica
1 boat launch without a name on the map.
Waterfalls in Jamaica
Angel FallsIn Ball Mountain Lake
DirectionsHamilton FallsIn Jamaica State Park
DirectionsScenic views in Jamaica
1 scenic view without a name on the map.
Peaks in Jamaica
The Pinnacle2,523 ft elevation
DirectionsTurkey Mountain2,215 ft elevation
DirectionsSage Hill2,103 ft elevation
DirectionsCollege Hill2,077 ft elevation
DirectionsShatterack Mountain1,982 ft elevation · In Jamaica State Park
DirectionsBall Mountain1,755 ft elevation
DirectionsLittle Ball Mountain919 ft elevation · In Jamaica State Park
DirectionsPicnic areas in Jamaica
2 picnic areas without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Trails & water
6 named trails and 9 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 3.5 miUnpaved · 8.2 mi
West River Trail2.0 mi
West River Trail.1.9 mi
Legal Trail 41.3 mi
Overlook Trail1.3 mi
Hamilton Falls Trail1.1 mi
Angel Falls Extention Trail0.2 mi
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
West River TrailBike route
5.5 miCourts & fields
1Volleyball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Jamaica: May and July to September
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.3 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.4 | 15.1 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 9.0 |
| High (°F) | 29 | 33 | 40 | 54 | 66 | 74 | 79 | 77 | 70 | 58 | 45 | 34 |
| Rain (in) | 3.7 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 3.9 | 4.6 |
February is the driest month (3.2 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 5.0 inches fall in October, the wettest month. The climate in Jamaica →
Next door
Jamaica and its neighbors
Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Stratton | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Wardsboro | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Winhall | 61% | 1.4 | 1,247 | 25% | A |
| Townshend | 15% | 0.6 | 819 | 8% | B+ |
| Windham | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Jamaica
Where can I hike in Jamaica?
The longest trail networks: Jamaica State Park, 6.2 miles; Ball Mountain Lake, 5.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Jamaica’s trails?
Jamaica State Park and Ball Mountain Lake don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Jamaica?
95,189 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Jamaica or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 3,812 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Jamaica neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →