Highlands Trail
Highlands Region, New York / New Jersey
- Distance
- 289.7 km
- Elev. gain
- 7,997 m
- Start
- D&L Trail - Riegelsville Trailhead
- Finish
- Esty & Hellie Stowell Trailhead
A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.
0 km4–469 m above sea level256 km
Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.
About this distance
Far uses the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference's current published minimum of 180 miles (289.7 km) for the Delaware-to-Hudson route. The mapped route measures 274.1 km (170.3 mi), about 5% shorter, so use the official figure for planning.
Common questions
- How long is the Highlands Trail?
- The Highlands Trail is 289.7 km (180 miles).
- How much elevation gain does the Highlands Trail have?
- The Highlands Trail has about 7,997 m (26,237 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
- Where does the Highlands Trail start and finish?
- The Highlands Trail runs between D&L Trail - Riegelsville Trailhead and Esty & Hellie Stowell Trailhead.
- Why do other sources list a different distance for the Highlands Trail?
- Far uses the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference's current published minimum of 180 miles (289.7 km) for the Delaware-to-Hudson route. The mapped route measures 274.1 km (170.3 mi), about 5% shorter, so use the official figure for planning.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap274.1 km · 7,997 m gain
- nynjtc.org289.7 km
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Reviewed by a Far curator on August 11, 2026. Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.