Breakneck Ridge Trail

Hudson Highlands State Park, New York, United States

5.0 miles (8.0 km) · 1,998 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance5.0 mi (8.0 km)
Elevation gain1,998 ft (609 m)
Average gain401 ft per mile (76 m per km)
Longest climb0.6 mi, 142 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade58.6%
Runnable39% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeSteady descent
Difficulty score11.8 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapePoint to Point
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat1%
Mild uphill18%
Moderate uphill4%
Steep uphill24%
Mild downhill8%
Moderate downhill12%
Steep downhill32%

Questions about Breakneck Ridge Trail

How much elevation gain does Breakneck Ridge Trail have?

Breakneck Ridge Trail has 1,998 ft (609 m) of elevation gain over 5.0 miles (8.0 km). That averages 401 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Breakneck Ridge Trail?

The difficulty score for Breakneck Ridge Trail is 11.8 of 100. That is harder than 75.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 39% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Breakneck Ridge Trail?

The longest climb on Breakneck Ridge Trail runs 0.6 miles (1.0 km) and gains 142 ft (43 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 58.6%.

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