Adventure Trail vs Long Path
A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.
Units
| Adventure Trail | Long Path | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 19 mi31 km | 347 mi559 km |
| Elevation gain | 2,346 ft715 m | 19,760 ft6,023 m |
| Typical duration | 2 days | 23 days |
| Difficulty | — | — |
| Route type | Point-to-point | Point-to-point |
| Network | Regional | Regional |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Best time to hike | Best months: August, October | Best from September to September |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
Adventure Trail vs Long Path: which should you hike?
At 347 mi559 km, Long Path is the longer route — roughly 328 mi528 km more than Adventure Trail (19 mi31 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Adventure Trail is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.