"The Purple (History) Loop (2 miles) - A self-guided hike brochure is available. Use caution ascending and descending the cliffs."
OSM map layer · LineString
41.08, -73.76 · rel 12441884
41.08, -73.76 · rel 12441884
History Loop
3,4 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
New York · 41.08°N ·
73.76°W
3,4km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
Kennelwood Hill
summit ·
445 m off route
3,4 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
History Loop is 3.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, History Loop takes approximately 51 min to complete.
No, History Loop is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
History Loop starts near coordinates 41.0722, -73.7567.
History Loop is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.