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SaveHowell trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Horseback, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Winter Fat Biking, ATVing/Offroading, Dirtbiking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail, sandy and tight and twisty. Scenery includes creeks and views. Common trail features include drops, jumps and berms. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Allaire State Park and Manasquan Reservoir.
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- Mountain Bike
253 trails
- E-Bike
48 trails
- Gravel Bike
31 trails
- Adaptive Bike
8 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
24 trails
- Horse
59 trails
- Hike
255 trails
- Trail Running
255 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
16 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
17 trails
Region Details
- 17
- 4
- 116
- 101
- 14
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Sep 30, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 260
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 253
- Trails E-Bike
- 48
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 31
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 8
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 24
- Trails Horse
- 59
- Trails Hike
- 255
- Trails Trail Running
- 255
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 16
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 17
- Trails Snowshoe
- 5
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 7
- Total Distance
- 85 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 23 miles
- Total Descent
- 5,048 ft
- Total Vertical
- 198 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 202 ft
- Reports
- 2,406
- Photos
- 354
- Completed Counter
- 108,776
Sub Regions
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Allaire State Park
- 3
- 111
- 97
- 14
- 1
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Manasquan Reservoir
- 1
- 5
- 3
Popular Howell Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 2,736 ft • 44 ft • 1,770 •
It's the first trail you ride heading south east from the lot. It parallels Hospital Road and is named because there was an old hunters blind there years ago. It is a fun little trail with it's twists and turns and will lead you up to...
• 75 ★ 3.0 • 1,132 ft • 27 ft • 1,501 •
Moderate Natural trail in Allaire State Park near .
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 2,290 ft • 61 ft • 1,473 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 61 ft green climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 413 ft • 10 ft • 1,369 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1,962 ft • 3 ft • 1,319 •
Twisty single track that parallels Hospital road from the main parking lot to the pit.
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 2,562 ft • 42 ft • 1,294 •
Easy to Moderate Sand trail in Allaire State Park near .
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 804 ft • 9 ft • 1,178 •
Easy to Moderate Sand trail in Allaire State Park near .
Howell Mountain Bike Routes
★ 2.0 • 7 miles • 428 ft • 14 • Out & Back •
A great trail ride for beginner to intermediate riders. Plenty of descents and climbs that wrap around all...
★ 2.4 • 9 miles • 392 ft • 9 •
2 downhill runs, Galss and Steelman into some tight singletrack alongside the river and into Sherwood then...
★ 4.0 • 6 miles • 185 ft • 28 • Loop •
Nice Leg burner to get the legs ready for the backside of the Allaire
14 miles • 675 ft • 16 • Loop •
This route covers all ends of the entire park and loops back near the start around mile 8 if you want to...
11 miles • 664 ft • 10 • Loop •
The first half of the route takes most of the right hand turns at intersections, keeping this in mind may...
14 miles • 656 ft • 13 • Loop •
Hitting most of the segments in the Brisbane section of Allaire. Can't believe I didn't know about this...
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Sherwood Forest | Sep 30, 2026 @ 1:16pm (America/New_York) Sep 30, 2026 | Wet | AbeFroman462 | ||
| Treemonger | Sep 30, 2026 @ 10:34am (America/New_York) Sep 30, 2026 | Wet | AbeFroman462 | ||
| Robin Hood | Sep 30, 2026 @ 10:34am (America/New_York) Sep 30, 2026 | Wet | AbeFroman462 | ||
| Tighty Whities | Sep 30, 2026 @ 10:34am (America/New_York) Sep 30, 2026 | Wet | AbeFroman462 | ||
| Tiger Woods | Sep 30, 2026 @ 10:34am (America/New_York) Sep 30, 2026 | Wet | AbeFroman462 | ||
| River Trail | Aug 30, 2026 @ 4:00pm (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 30, 2026 | Unknown | mike243 JORBA Allaire | ||
| The Bog | Aug 13, 2026 @ 3:43pm (America/New_York) Aug 13, 2026 | Wet | PaulR13 | ||
| Atlantic Crossing | Jul 26, 2026 @ 9:27am (America/New_York) Jul 26, 2026 | Ideal | AbeFroman462 | ||
| Snake | Jul 24, 2026 @ 7:30pm (America/New_York) Jul 24, 2026 | Ideal | TimBrick | ||
| Connector | Jul 24, 2026 @ 7:29pm (America/New_York) Jul 24, 2026 | Ideal | TimBrick |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AustinDWcWV3 | wishlist | region | activity #107070152 | Nov 2, 2026 @ 7:43am 3 hours |
| brettpalumbo | add | trail | activity #107062457 | Nov 2, 2026 @ 4:34am 6 hours |
| brettpalumbo | update | trail | activity #107062020 and 5 more | Nov 2, 2026 @ 4:19am 6 hours |
| Alangrea | add | karma | activity #106280666 | Oct 20, 2026 @ 12:29pm Oct 20, 2026 |
| brettpalumbo | update | trail | activity #106261645 and 4 more | Oct 20, 2026 @ 7:23am Oct 20, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | Cleared | Jul 13, 2026 @ 11:01am Jul 13, 2026 | ||
| report | Tree down from storm on Friday night. You can... | Jul 5, 2026 @ 5:15pm Jul 5, 2026 | ||
| trail | Kick ass trail | Apr 27, 2026 @ 6:11pm Apr 27, 2026 | ||
| trail | One of the best | Apr 6, 2026 @ 6:03pm Apr 6, 2026 | ||
| trail | The actual name for this trail is: “Root... | Nov 30, 2025 @ 2:47pm Nov 30, 2025 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails1,110 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k2 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge115 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k2 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge116 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 253 | 85 miles | 5,046 ft | 23 miles | 200 ft | #112 | #2 | 339 | 2,406 | 18 | 39,457 | |
| E-Bike | 48 | 10 miles | 663 ft | 3 miles | 151 ft | #4,440 | #20 | 2,315 | 5 | 2,447 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 31 | 27 miles | 817 ft | 7 miles | 194 ft | #2,138 | #6 | 115 | 1 | 134 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 8 | 9 miles | 148 ft | 2 miles | 128 ft | #4,519 | #7 | 158 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 24 | 14 miles | 1,227 ft | 4 miles | 194 ft | #2,117 | #8 | 92 | 2 | |||
| Horse | 59 | 23 miles | 768 ft | 6 miles | 197 ft | #1,674 | #10 | 456 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Hike | 255 | 85 miles | 5,026 ft | 23 miles | 200 ft | #1,332 | #6 | 13 | 2,396 | 4 | 396 | |
| Trail Running | 255 | 85 miles | 5,016 ft | 23 miles | 200 ft | #1,517 | #4 | 1 | 2,396 | 3 | 1,122 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 16 | 2 miles | 131 ft | 3,248 ft | 125 ft | #1,276 | #3 | 452 | 5 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 17 | 2 miles | 164 ft | 3,583 ft | 125 ft | #964 | #3 | 1 | 453 | 6 | ||
| Snowshoe | 5 | 2 miles | 52 ft | 2,267 ft | 72 ft | 2 | ||||||
| Nordic Ski | 7 | 4 miles | 167 ft | 1 mile | 144 ft |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Howell?
Howell has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Howell?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Howell are:
- Manasquan Reservoir Perimeter Trail (4.2/5)
- Outer Limits (4.1/5)
- Slanted Tree (4.1/5)
- Roller Coaster (4.1/5)
- Ignacio (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Howell?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Howell are:
- June (541 activities)
- July (523 activities)
- November (481 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Howell?
There are 17 parking locations listed in Howell. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Howell?
The longest trail in Howell is Manasquan Reservoir Perimeter Trail at 5.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Howell?
The best hiking trails in Howell are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Howell?
The best trail running trails in Howell are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Howell?
The best dirtbiking trails in Howell are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Howell?
Howell has a total of 259 trails. Of those, 252 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Howell to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Howell?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Howell is Tiger Woods with 212 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Howell?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Howell is Tiger Woods with 287 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Howell?
Howell supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Howell?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Howell is Joker with an average grade of 14.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Howell?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Howell are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Howell?
The overall region status for Howell is Clear / Green. Out of 191 trails:
- Clear / Green: 167
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 12
- Significant Issue / Amber: 12
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Can I ride an ebike in Howell?
Yes, Howell supports e-bike riding. There are 4 trails in Howell that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Howell?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Howell are: View all mountain biking routes in Howell.
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What type of bike is most common in Howell?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Howell are:
- AM (585 activities)
- XC (191 activities)
- DH (9 activities)
- DJ (8 activities)
- Trials (7 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Howell?
The most popular Strava segments in Howell are:
- Uphill Roots (7,349 athletes)
- Wind Down (6,009 athletes)
- Mr. Glass (5,247 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Howell?
There are 11 technical trail features (TTFs) in Howell. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Howell.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Howell?
Yes, there are 11 accessible/adaptive trails in Howell. View all adaptive trails in Howell for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Howell?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Howell are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Howell?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Howell are:
- Crossing Guard (3/5)
- Flowalt (3/5)
- Pit Points (3/5)
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