Fall Apple 50 Miler

South Orange, New Jersey, United States

50.0 miles (80.4 km) · 6,955 ft elevation gain · Loop · Race

Route facts

Distance	50.0 mi (80.4 km)
Elevation gain	6,955 ft (2,120 m)
Average gain	139 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	1.9 mi, 279 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	84.4%
Runnable	63% of the route
Climbs / descents	7 climbs, 7 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8.3 of 100
Route shape	Loop
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	51%
Mild uphill	1%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	4%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Fall Apple 50 Miler

How much elevation gain does Fall Apple 50 Miler have?

Fall Apple 50 Miler has 6,955 ft (2,120 m) of elevation gain over 50.0 miles (80.4 km). That averages 139 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Fall Apple 50 Miler?

The difficulty score for Fall Apple 50 Miler is 8.3 of 100. That is harder than 62.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 63% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Fall Apple 50 Miler?

The longest climb on Fall Apple 50 Miler runs 1.9 miles (3.0 km) and gains 279 ft (85 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 84.4%.