Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
4.5 miles (7.3 km) · 1,061 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Palisades Giant Stairs (NJ) is a 4.5 mile loop route located in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. The route climbs 1,061 feet and descends 801 feet. Vertical rate measures 238 feet of gain per mile. 65% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 85.89th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring New Jersey.
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