Israel National Trail — Sections 4–7: Metzudat Koah to Highway 85 trail crossing
~4 days · 39.2 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Israel National Trail — Sections 4–7: Metzudat Koah to Highway 85 trail crossing is known for
Sections 4–7 of Israel National Trail is an official 58 km point-to-point section from Metzudat Koah to Highway 85 trail crossing.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from -1,033 ft to 12,572 ft over 39.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 17.4 mi · 45%
- Downhill 21.0 mi · 54%
- Flat 0.6 mi · 2%
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 4–7: Metzudat Koah to Highway 85 trail crossing?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Israel National Trail — Sections 4–7: Metzudat Koah to Highway 85 trail crossing scores 25/100, 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 4–7: Metzudat Koah to Highway 85 trail crossing take?
Most backpackers hike the Israel National Trail — Sections 4–7: Metzudat Koah to Highway 85 trail crossing in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 39.2 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Israel National Trail — Sections 4–7: Metzudat Koah to Highway 85 trail crossing?
The Israel National Trail — Sections 4–7: Metzudat Koah to Highway 85 trail crossing climbs roughly 8,058 ft total — about 206 ft per mile, topping out near 3,871 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.