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Mid-State Trail vs Nassau Suffolk Greenbelt Trail

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units
Mid-State Trail Nassau Suffolk Greenbelt Trail
Distance 319 mi513 km 19 mi30 km
Elevation gain 16,122 ft4,914 m 686 ft209 m
Typical duration 21 days 2 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 October to October
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Mid-State Trail vs Nassau Suffolk Greenbelt Trail: which should you hike?

At 319 mi513 km, Mid-State Trail is the longer route — roughly 300 mi483 km more than Nassau Suffolk Greenbelt Trail (19 mi30 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Nassau Suffolk Greenbelt 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.