Israel National Trail — Sections 36–39: Amiaz Plain night camp to Nahal Madar night camp landscape

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Israel National Trail — Sections 36–39: Amiaz Plain night camp to Nahal Madar night camp

~4 days · 51.8 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance51.8 mi
Days out4
Elevation gain12,575 ft
Gain / mile243 ft
High point2,228 ft
Difficulty index33/100

What the Israel National Trail — Sections 36–39: Amiaz Plain night camp to Nahal Madar night camp is known for

Sections 36–39 of Israel National Trail is an official 76 km point-to-point section from Amiaz Plain night camp to Nahal Madar night camp.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Israel National Trail — Sections 36–39: Amiaz Plain night camp to Nahal Madar night camp on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from -2,831 ft to 7,221 ft over 51.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 23.7 mi · 47%
  • Downhill 20.6 mi · 41%
  • Flat 6.4 mi · 13%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Israel National Trail — Sections 36–39: Amiaz Plain night camp to Nahal Madar night camp?

33 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Israel National Trail — Sections 36–39: Amiaz Plain night camp to Nahal Madar night camp scores 33/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Israel National Trail — Sections 36–39: Amiaz Plain night camp to Nahal Madar night camp take?

Most backpackers hike the Israel National Trail — Sections 36–39: Amiaz Plain night camp to Nahal Madar night camp in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 51.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Israel National Trail — Sections 36–39: Amiaz Plain night camp to Nahal Madar night camp?

The Israel National Trail — Sections 36–39: Amiaz Plain night camp to Nahal Madar night camp climbs roughly 12,575 ft total — about 243 ft per mile, topping out near 2,228 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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