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Hoosier Heritage 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
Hoosier Heritage Trail Long Path
Distance 170 mi274 km 347 mi559 km
Elevation gain 4,980 ft1,518 m 19,760 ft6,023 m
Typical duration 11 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 October to October Best from September to September
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Hoosier Heritage Trail vs Long Path: which should you hike?

At 347 mi559 km, Long Path is the longer route — roughly 177 mi285 km more than Hoosier Heritage Trail (170 mi274 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Hoosier Heritage 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.