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New Jersey
Old Guard
2.6 mi
Distance
1,139 ft
Gain
1h 14m
Time
Conditions: Caution
for hike, todayWeather is marginal
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Observed 5 h ago
caution: Weather
Rain, high 62°F / low 59°F, 67% precip — 69/100 for hike
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,139 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,139 ft
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About this trail
Old Guard is a 2.65-mile out-and-back trail in New Jersey with 714 feet of elevation gain. The route follows a straightforward out-and-back pattern, making it accessible for hikers seeking a moderate climb.
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