Blue Mountain Trail

NJ, USA

17.5 miles (28.2 km) · 1,596 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Blue Mountain Trail is a 17.5-mile loop route in NJ, USA, gaining 1,596 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.0 miles gaining 772 feet at an average 4.6% grade. Approximately 86% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance17.5 mi (28.2 km)
Elevation gain1,596 ft (486 m)
Average gain91 ft per mile (17 m per km)
Longest climb4.1 mi, 287 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade25.1%
Runnable86% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeFlat
Difficulty score4.9 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat19%
Mild uphill29%
Moderate uphill7%
Steep uphill4%
Mild downhill32%
Moderate downhill6%
Steep downhill4%

Questions about Blue Mountain Trail

How much elevation gain does Blue Mountain Trail have?

Blue Mountain Trail has 1,596 ft (486 m) of elevation gain over 17.5 miles (28.2 km). That averages 91 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Blue Mountain Trail?

The difficulty score for Blue Mountain Trail is 4.9 of 100. That is harder than 42.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 86% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Blue Mountain Trail?

The longest climb on Blue Mountain Trail runs 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and gains 287 ft (88 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.1%.

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