Ramapo–Dunderberg Trail
~2 days · 22.9 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Ramapo–Dunderberg Trail is known for
The Ramapo-Dunderberg Trail is the classic long route across Harriman-Bear Mountain State Parks in New York, running about 24 miles point-to-point from Tuxedo over the parks' rocky, glacially scoured ridges to Dunderberg Mountain above the Hudson. Constant short, steep climbs; overnighters use the parks' trail shelters, since camping is restricted to designated sites.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 43 ft to 4,413 ft over 22.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 7.5 mi · 33%
- Downhill 11.4 mi · 50%
- Flat 4.0 mi · 17%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Ramapo–Dunderberg Trail?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Ramapo–Dunderberg Trail scores 21/100, 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 Ramapo–Dunderberg Trail take?
Most backpackers hike the Ramapo–Dunderberg Trail in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 22.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Ramapo–Dunderberg Trail?
The Ramapo–Dunderberg Trail climbs roughly 4,948 ft total — about 216 ft per mile, topping out near 1,378 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.