Long Path — Sections 11–13: Mountain Road in Greenville to Sam’s Point landscape

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Long Path — Sections 11–13: Mountain Road in Greenville to Sam’s Point

~4 days · 31.8 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance31.8 mi
Days out4
Elevation gain6,198 ft
Gain / mile195 ft
High point2,142 ft
Difficulty index22/100

What the Long Path — Sections 11–13: Mountain Road in Greenville to Sam’s Point is known for

Sections 11–13 of Long Path is an official 53.59 km point-to-point section from Mountain Road in Greenville to Sam’s Point.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Long Path — Sections 11–13: Mountain Road in Greenville to Sam’s Point on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 1,680 ft to 6,791 ft over 31.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 13.6 mi · 43%
  • Downhill 9.1 mi · 29%
  • Flat 9.1 mi · 29%

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

How hard is the Long Path — Sections 11–13: Mountain Road in Greenville to Sam’s Point?

22 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Long Path — Sections 11–13: Mountain Road in Greenville to Sam’s Point 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 Long Path — Sections 11–13: Mountain Road in Greenville to Sam’s Point take?

Most backpackers hike the Long Path — Sections 11–13: Mountain Road in Greenville to Sam’s Point in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 31.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Long Path — Sections 11–13: Mountain Road in Greenville to Sam’s Point?

The Long Path — Sections 11–13: Mountain Road in Greenville to Sam’s Point climbs roughly 6,198 ft total — about 195 ft per mile, topping out near 2,142 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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