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Ridge Connector

4.2 mi out & back · 571 ft gain · 529 ft high point · Moderate

Via the Texas Eastern Pipeline Trail and the Ridge Trail (1.4 mi)

NJ · OpenStreetMap contributors

About this hike

Ridge Connector is a 4.2 mile out and back trail using the Texas Eastern Pipeline Trail and Ridge Trail, gaining 571 feet in Sourland Mountain Preserve.

Elevation

571 ft of gain round trip.

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Out: 400 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

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Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

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Today61°43°Mostly Sunny
Thu59°38°Light Rain
Fri46°31°Light Rain Likely
Sat46°31°Chance Light Rain
Sun49°30°Mostly Sunny
Mon51°30°Mostly Sunny
Tue51°Sunny

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Ridge Connector

About this hike

Elevation

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