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Cranberry Lake 50 Loop 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
Cranberry Lake 50 Loop Trail Long Path
Distance 49 mi79 km 347 mi559 km
Elevation gain 2,024 ft617 m 19,760 ft6,023 m
Typical duration 4 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 from September to September Best from September to September
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Cranberry Lake 50 Loop Trail vs Long Path: which should you hike?

At 347 mi559 km, Long Path is the longer route — roughly 298 mi480 km more than Cranberry Lake 50 Loop Trail (49 mi79 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Cranberry Lake 50 Loop 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.