Israel National Trail — Sections 8–10: Highway 85 trail crossing to Kfar Kish entrance landscape

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Israel National Trail — Sections 8–10: Highway 85 trail crossing to Kfar Kish entrance

~3 days · 31.4 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance31.4 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain6,293 ft
Gain / mile200 ft
High point1,194 ft
Difficulty index22/100

What the Israel National Trail — Sections 8–10: Highway 85 trail crossing to Kfar Kish entrance is known for

Sections 8–10 of Israel National Trail is an official 59 km point-to-point section from Highway 85 trail crossing to Kfar Kish entrance.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Israel National Trail — Sections 8–10: Highway 85 trail crossing to Kfar Kish entrance on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from -2,238 ft to 3,885 ft over 31.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 12.4 mi · 40%
  • Downhill 14.3 mi · 46%
  • Flat 4.3 mi · 14%

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 8–10: Highway 85 trail crossing to Kfar Kish entrance?

22 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Israel National Trail — Sections 8–10: Highway 85 trail crossing to Kfar Kish entrance scores 22/100, 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 8–10: Highway 85 trail crossing to Kfar Kish entrance take?

Most backpackers hike the Israel National Trail — Sections 8–10: Highway 85 trail crossing to Kfar Kish entrance in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 31.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Israel National Trail — Sections 8–10: Highway 85 trail crossing to Kfar Kish entrance?

The Israel National Trail — Sections 8–10: Highway 85 trail crossing to Kfar Kish entrance climbs roughly 6,293 ft total — about 200 ft per mile, topping out near 1,194 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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