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41.33, -74.16 · rel 6335422
41.33, -74.16 · rel 6335422
Highlands Trail
68,8 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
New York · 41.33°N ·
74.16°W
68,8km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 13 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Nature
12× summit
Wanaque Wildlife Management Area
Nature ·
371 m off route
3,4 km
5%
Big Beech Mountain
summit ·
34 m off route
20,0 km
29%
Mount Misery
summit ·
on the route
68,8 km
100%
Butter Hill
summit ·
on the route
68,8 km
100%
Storm King Mountain
summit ·
on the route
68,8 km
100%
Black Rock
summit ·
on the route
68,8 km
100%
Whitehorse Mountain
summit ·
27 m off route
68,8 km
100%
High Point
summit ·
34 m off route
68,8 km
100%
Honey Hill
summit ·
215 m off route
68,8 km
100%
Mount Rascal
summit ·
341 m off route
68,8 km
100%
Deer Hill
summit ·
406 m off route
68,8 km
100%
Hill of Pines
summit ·
448 m off route
68,8 km
100%
Frog Hill
summit ·
473 m off route
68,8 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Highlands Trail is 68.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Highlands Trail takes approximately 17h 8min to complete.
No, Highlands Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Highlands Trail starts near coordinates 41.1585, -74.3018.
Highlands Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Highlands Trail is maintained and managed by New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.