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

Route facts

Distance25.5 mi (41.0 km)
Elevation gain1,652 ft (503 m)
Average gain65 ft per mile (12 m per km)
Longest climb10.5 mi, 246 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade33.8%
Runnable91% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeRolling
Difficulty score2.7 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat44%
Mild uphill24%
Moderate uphill4%
Steep uphill2%
Mild downhill20%
Moderate downhill3%
Steep downhill3%

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 34.2% 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 10.5 miles (16.9 km) and gains 246 ft (75 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 33.8%.

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