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      While collectively known as Alpine it is actually a combination of parcels with many different owners and land managers. This makes advocacy and access difficult. JORBA Chapter, Palisades MTB has been working with a variety of land managers to improve access.

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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Oct 6, 2026

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      93
      Trails Mountain Bike
      90
      Trails E-Bike
      37
      Trails Gravel Bike
      25
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      1
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      9
      Trails Hike
      93
      Trails Trail Running
      93
      Trails Snowshoe
      9
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      9
      Trails Nordic Ski
      21
      Total Distance
      62 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      25 miles
      Total Descent
      7,076 ft
      Total Vertical
      545 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      546 ft
      Reports
      1,519
      Photos
      74
      Completed Counter
      16,543

      Sub Regions

      Popular Alpine Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 5.0 • 1,539 ft • 0 ft • 469 •
      Popular green difficulty family friendly alpine singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 643 ft • 0 ft • 454 •
      Progression rock drop/step up with some flow and a rock roller jump midway.
      • 95 ★ 3.5 • 1,939 ft • 12 ft • 406 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,086 ft • 77 ft • 405 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 90 ★ 4.7 • 1,634 ft • 0 ft • 402 •
      A short blast that's only .2 miles long with a handful of jumps, a small log over, a few rock faces and a steep decline at the end in a fast area littered with rocks. There are a few tight sections where trees get close during fast...
      • 95 ★ 3.0 • 4,206 ft • 77 ft • 381 •
      Most southern trail in the forest around Alpine NJ.
      • 80 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 78 ft • 370 •
      Highly rated popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating with a 78 ft black diamond climb. It features drop, jump, log ride, rock face, rock garden and skinny. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 60 ★ 4.0 • 2,110 ft • 0 ft • 332 •
      Another fun descent on the north side of the stream that kicks out to the Anderson/Ruckman road. There is a very steep ravine section that is almost always filled with scree and leaves at the fastest section. Also, on the weekends,...

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today

      • 16 rides

      Yesterday

      • 9 rides
      Past Week
      • 53 rides

      Alpine Mountain Bike Routes

      ★ 3.4 • 12 miles • 1,627 ft • 4 • Loop •
      If you're looking for a big day on the bike give this route a try - you will cover just about all the...
      12 miles • 1,525 ft • 5 • Loop •
      Perfect route after a long week and needing to blow off some steam - ample short climb kickers, a few...
      ★ 1.0 • 11 miles • 1,500 ft • 6 • Loop •
      Great route option with a mix of varied terrain\difficulty which will also get you familiar with the many...
      4 miles • 655 ft • 4 •
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      15 miles • 2,250 ft • 11 • Loop •
      A logical and cohesive loop that clears Alpine, hits Rockleigh, and loops back.
      4 miles • 365 ft • 0 • Loop •
      Quick loop when in a crunch for time but want to get out and ride your bike. Gentle fast terrain with 1...

      Photos of Alpine Mountain Bike

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      Sep 10, 2025 @ 7:51am
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      Dec 8, 2024 @ 3:12pm
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      Jun 23, 2023 @ 3:28am
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      Aug 21, 2022 @ 10:12am
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      Oct 31, 2021 @ 11:03am
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      Videos of Alpine Mountain Bike

      Alpine Scout - Lower red DH
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      2:18 | 290 | Aug 25, 2017
      Boy scout trail ALPINE NEW JERSEY
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      9:38 | 948 | Nov 9, 2015
      Alpine Sidewinder Trail Uphill May 27, 2022
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      9:48 | 480 | May 28, 2022 , Alpine
      Alpine Stoned Again Trail Uphill May 27, 2022
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      4:48 | 389 | May 28, 2022 , Alpine
      Rockleigh Purple Trail May 25, 2022
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      17:27 | 274 | May 27, 2022 , Alpine
      Alpine Stoned Again Trail May 25, 2022
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      4:24 | 423 | May 26, 2022 , Alpine
      Alpine Sidewinder Trail May 25, 2022
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      trail: Sidewinder
      5:32 | 637 | May 26, 2022 , Alpine
      Alpine Big Tony Trail May 25, 2022
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      trail: Big Tony
      3:19 | 566 | May 26, 2022 , Alpine

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Recent Comments

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      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike9060 miles6,988 ft25 miles545 ft
      #1,214#6721,510621,046
      E-Bike3723 miles4,262 ft11 miles463 ft
      #3,621#181,3031,254
      Gravel Bike2514 miles787 ft5 miles541 ft
      #2,465#11391113
      Adaptive Bike12,169 ft236 ft2,169 ft236 ft
      #6,140#2629
      Winter Fat Bike96 miles1,739 ft3 miles436 ft
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      Hike9362 miles7,077 ft25 miles545 ft
      #3,128#1611,51451,546
      Trail Running9362 miles7,077 ft25 miles545 ft
      #3,297#1311,5147512
      Snowshoe93 miles344 ft1 mile184 ft
      #1,137#5314
      Backcountry Ski93 miles344 ft1 mile184 ft
      #500#236
      Nordic Ski214 miles407 ft2 miles528 ft
      #1,065#336

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Alpine?
      Alpine has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Alpine?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Alpine are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Alpine?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Alpine are:
      • September (194 activities)
      • June (186 activities)
      • October (183 activities)
      Check the Alpine reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Alpine?
      There are 7 parking locations listed in Alpine. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Alpine?
      The longest trail in Alpine is Shore Trail at 12.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Alpine?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Alpine?
      ▼ How many trails are in Alpine?
      Alpine has a total of 93 trails. Of those, 90 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Alpine to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Alpine?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Alpine is Shore Trail with 687 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Alpine?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Alpine is Shore Trail with 605 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Alpine?
      Alpine supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Alpine?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Alpine is Forest View Trail with an average grade of 21.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Alpine?
      Yes, there are 11 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Alpine. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ What trails have the biggest jumps in Alpine?
      The trails with the biggest jumps in Alpine are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Alpine?
      The overall region status for Alpine is Clear / Green. Out of 72 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 59
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 7
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 5
      • Closed: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Alpine?
      Yes, Alpine supports e-bike riding. There are 35 trails in Alpine that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Alpine?
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in Alpine?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Alpine are:
      • AM (137 activities)
      • XC (37 activities)
      • DH (9 activities)
      • Trials (2 activities)
      Check the Alpine activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Alpine?
      The most popular Strava segments in Alpine are:
      • 6d_Palisades_A (35,468 athletes)
      • Dirty Diapers (35,278 athletes)
      • Willet's 2nd Traffic Circle Climb (crest) (33,750 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Alpine.
      ▼ What trails are closed in Alpine?
      There are currently 1 closed trails in Alpine. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 59
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 7
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 5
      • Closed: 1
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Alpine?
      Yes, there are 1 accessible/adaptive trails in Alpine. View all adaptive trails in Alpine for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Alpine?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Alpine?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Alpine are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Alpine.
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