New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 209 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 18 min
- Waymarked route
There are 6 hikes near Elizabeth in our database that fit. They average 8.7 km and 191 m (627 ft) of ascent.
That is 4 percent of the 164 routes we map near Elizabeth. They run noticeably longer than average for the area, 8.7 km against 5.4 km, so budget more daylight than a typical outing here. The climbing is steeper too: 191 m (627 ft) on average versus 118 m (387 ft) across the wider area.
Moderate routes are the sweet spot for most regular walkers: enough climbing to feel like a proper day out, never enough to turn into an ordeal. These lean toward the demanding end, so plan for a full day and check the forecast before you commit.
New Jersey · United States
New Jersey · United States
New Jersey · United States
New Jersey · United States
New Jersey · United States
New Jersey · United States
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoeferlin Memorial TrailNew Jersey | 9.5 km | 209 m | 2 hr 18 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Schuber TrailNew Jersey | 7.1 km | 156 m | 1 hr 43 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Wyanokie Circular Loop TrailNew Jersey | 8.0 km | 177 m | 1 hr 56 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Wyanokie Crest TrailNew Jersey | 7.3 km | 162 m | 1 hr 46 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Yellow TrailNew Jersey | 8.1 km | 178 m | 1 hr 57 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Splitrock TrailNew Jersey | 12.0 km | 265 m | 2 hr 54 min | Moderate | April to October |
If you only have time for one, start with Hoeferlin Memorial Trail, Schuber Trail, Wyanokie Crest Trail. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.
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