Long Path — Sections 15–17: Rondout Creek to Denning Road
~4 days · 27.4 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Long Path — Sections 15–17: Rondout Creek to Denning Road is known for
Sections 15–17 of Long Path is an official 46.59 km point-to-point section from Rondout Creek to Denning Road.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 850 ft to 12,539 ft over 27.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 16.6 mi · 61%
- Downhill 6.8 mi · 25%
- Flat 3.7 mi · 14%
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 15–17: Rondout Creek to Denning Road?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Long Path — Sections 15–17: Rondout Creek to Denning Road 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 15–17: Rondout Creek to Denning Road take?
Most backpackers hike the Long Path — Sections 15–17: Rondout Creek to Denning Road in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 27.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Long Path — Sections 15–17: Rondout Creek to Denning Road?
The Long Path — Sections 15–17: Rondout Creek to Denning Road climbs roughly 5,827 ft total — about 213 ft per mile, topping out near 3,822 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.