The route starts by the source of the River Bann in the lay-by of Deer's Meadow in the Mourne Mountains.  The route heads in a northerly direction, following the roads closest to the River Bann, spanning almost the entire length of the country of Northern Ireland.

The river is the longest in Northern Ireland and flows through the largest lake in the British Isles.

The first section of the route descends steeply out of the picturesque Mountains of Mourne and towards beautiful countryside of Down and Armagh and heads through the towns of Banbridge and Portadown.

This rugged, technical traverse is sure to be an unforgettable experience on the trails! This 36.7 mile loop boasts over 8,200 feet of gain and is an "scenic tour" of Norvin Green State Forest, Long Pond Ironworks State Park, Ringwood State Park and Ramapo Mountain State Forest! There are a lot of directions to follow to complete this loop, so the gpx file and paper/digital copy of the NYNJTC North Jersey #115 Map are highly recommended. Start/finish at Back Beach Park on 4th Ave in Haskell, NJ.