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The Lenape Trail is a distinctive long-distance hiking route spanning approximately 53 kilometers (33 miles) through Essex County and into Pennsylvania, connecting 18 parks across the region. The trail threads together urban cultural sites, forested ridgelines, and expansive wetlands. Established in 1982, it rewards hikers who explore it in sections rather than attempting the full distance at once.
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The Lenape Trail's full 53-kilometer length is almost always hiked in sections rather than end to end. This makes the multiple access points along the route invaluable for customized outings. A typical 9-kilometer section with 300 meters of elevation gain takes roughly 3 hours and 45 minutes at a comfortable pace. Weekend traffic tends to concentrate on more accessible sections, particularly near trailheads with easy parking. If you prefer quieter conditions, weekday mornings or shoulder seasons typically offer more solitude.
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Everything you need to know before you goStarting Point
The lenape trail is located in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. To get to the start of the trails, take exit 5 from Interstate 80 and follow the signs to the park.
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- Hiking shoes Essential
- → Salomon Elixir Tour Mid WP · 203.38 $
- Layered clothing Essential
- Rain jacket Essential
- Trekking poles
- → Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork · 69.99 $
- Headlamp
- → Petzl Actik Core 625 · 103.95 $
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