Israel National Trail — Sections 53–56: Timna Park visitor center to Eilat Field School
~4 days · 31 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Israel National Trail — Sections 53–56: Timna Park visitor center to Eilat Field School is known for
Sections 53–56 of Israel National Trail is an official 50.5 km point-to-point section from Timna Park visitor center to Eilat Field School.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 1,152 ft to 6,932 ft over 31 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 16.7 mi · 55%
- Downhill 12.2 mi · 40%
- Flat 1.6 mi · 5%
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 53–56: Timna Park visitor center to Eilat Field School?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Israel National Trail — Sections 53–56: Timna Park visitor center to Eilat Field School scores 24/100, 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 53–56: Timna Park visitor center to Eilat Field School take?
Most backpackers hike the Israel National Trail — Sections 53–56: Timna Park visitor center to Eilat Field School in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 31 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Israel National Trail — Sections 53–56: Timna Park visitor center to Eilat Field School?
The Israel National Trail — Sections 53–56: Timna Park visitor center to Eilat Field School climbs roughly 6,975 ft total — about 225 ft per mile, topping out near 2,185 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.