Waywayanda State Park Loop (NJ)

Sussex County, New Jersey, United States

13.6 miles (22.0 km) · 1,165 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Waywayanda State Park Loop (NJ) is a 13.6-mile loop route in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States, gaining 1,138 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain covers 5 distinct sections with no major climbs. Approximately 88% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	13.6 mi (22.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,165 ft (355 m)
Average gain	85 ft per mile (16 m per km)
Longest climb	3.2 mi, 143 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.5%
Runnable	88% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	4.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	28%
Mild uphill	25%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	25%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Waywayanda State Park Loop (NJ)

How much elevation gain does Waywayanda State Park Loop (NJ) have?

Waywayanda State Park Loop (NJ) has 1,165 ft (355 m) of elevation gain over 13.6 miles (22.0 km). That averages 85 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Waywayanda State Park Loop (NJ)?

The difficulty score for Waywayanda State Park Loop (NJ) is 4.6 of 100. That is harder than 40.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 88% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Waywayanda State Park Loop (NJ)?

The longest climb on Waywayanda State Park Loop (NJ) runs 3.2 miles (5.2 km) and gains 143 ft (44 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.5%.