Long Path — Section 33: Albany County line (Lawton Hollow Road) to Switz Kill
~2 days · 11.9 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Long Path — Section 33: Albany County line (Lawton Hollow Road) to Switz Kill is known for
Section 33 of Long Path is an official 20.04 km point-to-point section from Albany County line (Lawton Hollow Road) to Switz Kill.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 3,478 ft to 6,437 ft over 11.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 5.0 mi · 42%
- Downhill 6.4 mi · 54%
- Flat 0.4 mi · 4%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Long Path — Section 33: Albany County line (Lawton Hollow Road) to Switz Kill?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Long Path — Section 33: Albany County line (Lawton Hollow Road) to Switz Kill scores 10/100, 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 Long Path — Section 33: Albany County line (Lawton Hollow Road) to Switz Kill take?
Most backpackers hike the Long Path — Section 33: Albany County line (Lawton Hollow Road) to Switz Kill in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 11.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Long Path — Section 33: Albany County line (Lawton Hollow Road) to Switz Kill?
The Long Path — Section 33: Albany County line (Lawton Hollow Road) to Switz Kill climbs roughly 1,293 ft total — about 109 ft per mile, topping out near 1,969 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.