Blue Mountain Trail (NJ)

Sussex County, New Jersey, United States

17.0 miles (27.4 km) · 1,675 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance17.0 mi (27.4 km)
Elevation gain1,675 ft (511 m)
Average gain98 ft per mile (19 m per km)
Longest climb2.4 mi, 272 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade20%
Runnable87% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score4.9 of 100
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Route shapeLoop
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Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat29%
Mild uphill22%
Moderate uphill9%
Steep uphill2%
Mild downhill29%
Moderate downhill7%
Steep downhill2%

Questions about Blue Mountain Trail (NJ)

How much elevation gain does Blue Mountain Trail (NJ) have?

Blue Mountain Trail (NJ) has 1,675 ft (511 m) of elevation gain over 17.0 miles (27.4 km). That averages 98 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Blue Mountain Trail (NJ)?

The difficulty score for Blue Mountain Trail (NJ) is 4.9 of 100. That is harder than 48.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 87% 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 (NJ)?

The longest climb on Blue Mountain Trail (NJ) runs 2.4 miles (3.8 km) and gains 272 ft (83 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20%.

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