NJ Palisades Long Path / Shore Trail (NJ)

Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

25.5 miles (41.0 km) · 1,652 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

NJ Palisades Long Path / Shore Trail (NJ) is a 25.5-mile loop route in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States, gaining 1,591 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 9.5 miles gaining 592 feet at an average 19.7% grade. Approximately 91% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	25.5 mi (41.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,652 ft (503 m)
Average gain	65 ft per mile (12 m per km)
Longest climb	12.3 mi, 315 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	33.8%
Runnable	91% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	2.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	44%
Mild uphill	24%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	20%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about NJ Palisades Long Path / Shore Trail (NJ)

How much elevation gain does NJ Palisades Long Path / Shore Trail (NJ) have?

NJ Palisades Long Path / Shore Trail (NJ) has 1,652 ft (503 m) of elevation gain over 25.5 miles (41.0 km). That averages 65 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is NJ Palisades Long Path / Shore Trail (NJ)?

The difficulty score for NJ Palisades Long Path / Shore Trail (NJ) is 2.7 of 100. That is harder than 28.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 91% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on NJ Palisades Long Path / Shore Trail (NJ)?

The longest climb on NJ Palisades Long Path / Shore Trail (NJ) runs 12.3 miles (19.8 km) and gains 315 ft (96 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 33.8%.