Northville–Placid Trail — Section 2: Benson to Whitehouse
~2 days · 20.1 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Northville–Placid Trail — Section 2: Benson to Whitehouse is known for
Section 2 of Northville–Placid Trail is an official 34.99 km point-to-point section from Benson (Benson Road / CR 6 trailhead) to Whitehouse (ruins, DEC register).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 4,134 ft to 7,051 ft over 20.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 8.1 mi · 41%
- Downhill 7.4 mi · 38%
- Flat 4.3 mi · 22%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Northville–Placid Trail — Section 2: Benson to Whitehouse?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Northville–Placid Trail — Section 2: Benson to Whitehouse scores 11/100, 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 Northville–Placid Trail — Section 2: Benson to Whitehouse take?
Most backpackers hike the Northville–Placid Trail — Section 2: Benson to Whitehouse in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 20.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Northville–Placid Trail — Section 2: Benson to Whitehouse?
The Northville–Placid Trail — Section 2: Benson to Whitehouse climbs roughly 2,113 ft total — about 105 ft per mile, topping out near 2,192 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. 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.