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Ascent of Manhattan High Point on 2011-12-17

Climber: Jean André Laverdure

Date:

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Ascent Type:

Successful Summit Attained

Peak:

Manhattan High Point

Location:

USA-New York

Elevation:

265 ft / 80 m

Ascent Trip Report

Bennett Park is being rehabilitated and completely fenced off, a walk around the park leads to within 25 feet of the rocky highpoint. Fort Tryon Park to the north is well worth hiking to for its excellent views in several directions, the NJ Palisades being quite the sight for one.

Summary Total Data

Elevation Gain:

100 ft / 29 m

Elevation Loss:

90 ft / 26 m

Distance:

2.3 mi / 3.7 km

Quality:

1 (on a subjective 1-10 scale)

Route Conditions:

Road Hike, Maintained Trail

Weather:

Cool, Calm, Clear

Ascent Statistics

Elevation Gain:

25 ft / 7 m

Distance:

0.6 mi / 0.9 km

Route:

Cabrini Blvd & Pinehurst Ave

Trailhead:

Cabrini Blvd & Shrine 240 ft / 73 m

Time Up:

10 Minutes

Descent Statistics

Elevation Loss:

90 ft / 26 m

Extra Gain:

75 ft / 22 m

Distance:

1.7 mi / 2.8 km

Route:

Pinehurst Ave, Mother Cabrini Shrine, Fort Tryon P

Trailhead:

Cabrini Blvd & Shrine 250 ft / 76 m

Time Down:

1 Hours

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