West Essex Trail
Essex County, NJ
Out-and-back trail in Essex County, NJ. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 5.2 mi (8.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 226 ft (69 m)
- Est. Time
- 35 min
- High point
- 423 ft (129 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Along the way
- Peak: Eifall 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about West Essex Trail
How long is West Essex Trail?
West Essex Trail is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) long. Most people take about 35 min. It climbs 226 ft (69 m) in total, up to a high point of 423 ft (129 m).
How hard is West Essex Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for West Essex Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on West Essex Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is West Essex Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (99% under trees).
What can you do on West Essex Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near West Essex Trail?
The Olive Bistro, 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: QuickChek, 0.9 mi (1.4 km).
Is this a good week for West Essex Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near West Essex Trail
- Powerline Trail Essex County · Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
- West Essex/Powerline Connector Essex County · Easy · 1 mi (1.5 km)
- West Essex Trail Essex County · Moderate · 5.5 mi (8.8 km)
- Yellow Trail Passaic County · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Lenape Trail Mills Reservation · Easy · 2.6 mi (4.2 km)
- Morris Canal Greenway Morris Canal Greenway · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km)
- West Essex/Roller Connector Essex County · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- Lenape Trail Essex County · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap