Long Path — Sections 8–9: NY Route 32 (Woodbury) to Heritage Trail in Goshen landscape

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Long Path — Sections 8–9: NY Route 32 (Woodbury) to Heritage Trail in Goshen

~3 days · 18 mi · easy · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance18 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain659 ft
Gain / mile37 ft
High point909 ft
Difficulty index6/100

What the Long Path — Sections 8–9: NY Route 32 (Woodbury) to Heritage Trail in Goshen is known for

Sections 8–9 of Long Path is an official 32.59 km point-to-point section from NY Route 32 (Woodbury) to Heritage Trail in Goshen.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Long Path — Sections 8–9: NY Route 32 (Woodbury) to Heritage Trail in Goshen on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 1,227 ft to 2,982 ft over 18 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 5.3 mi · 30%
  • Downhill 6.3 mi · 35%
  • Flat 6.3 mi · 35%

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 8–9: NY Route 32 (Woodbury) to Heritage Trail in Goshen?

6 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Long Path — Sections 8–9: NY Route 32 (Woodbury) to Heritage Trail in Goshen scores 6/100, 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 8–9: NY Route 32 (Woodbury) to Heritage Trail in Goshen take?

Most backpackers hike the Long Path — Sections 8–9: NY Route 32 (Woodbury) to Heritage Trail in Goshen in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 18 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Long Path — Sections 8–9: NY Route 32 (Woodbury) to Heritage Trail in Goshen?

The Long Path — Sections 8–9: NY Route 32 (Woodbury) to Heritage Trail in Goshen climbs roughly 659 ft total — about 37 ft per mile, topping out near 909 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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