Sierra Trail

Mountainside, New Jersey, United States

10.0 miles (16.1 km) · 1,249 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sierra Trail is a 10.0-mile loop route in Mountainside, New Jersey, United States, gaining 1,249 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.0 miles gaining 357 feet at an average 3.0% grade. Approximately 80% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.0 mi (16.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,249 ft (381 m)
Average gain	125 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	2.5 mi, 326 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.1%
Runnable	80% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	4.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	45%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Sierra Trail

How much elevation gain does Sierra Trail have?

Sierra Trail has 1,249 ft (381 m) of elevation gain over 10.0 miles (16.1 km). That averages 125 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sierra Trail?

The difficulty score for Sierra Trail is 4.8 of 100. That is harder than 41.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 80% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Sierra Trail?

The longest climb on Sierra Trail runs 2.5 miles (4.0 km) and gains 326 ft (99 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.1%.