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      Howell 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. Popular destinations include Allaire State Park and Manasquan Reservoir.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Aug 30, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      259
      Trails Mountain Bike
      252
      Trails E-Bike
      47
      Trails Gravel Bike
      31
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      8
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      24
      Trails Horse
      58
      Trails Hike
      254
      Trails Trail Running
      254
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      15
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      16
      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
      2,475
      Photos
      320
      Completed Counter
      107,721
      Sub Regions

      Popular Howell Mountain Biking Trails

      100 3.7 2,736 ft 44 ft 1,759
      It's the first trail you ride heading south east from the lot. It parallels Road and is named because there was an old hunters there years ago. It is a fun little trail with it's twists and turns and will lead you up to the gravel road...
      80 3.0 1,132 ft 27 ft 1,494
      Moderate Natural trail in State Park near .
      100 4.0 2,290 ft 61 ft 1,462
      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 1,362
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      100 3.9 4,898 ft 61 ft 1,361
      This trail is so named due to the old dump from a farm from long ago. This 1 mile trail is very fun with it's gradual ups and downs and its many twists.
      90 4.0 1,962 ft 3 ft 1,314
      Twisty single track that parallels road from the main parking lot .
      75 4.0 2,562 ft 42 ft 1,293
      Easy to Moderate Sand trail in State Park near .
      100 4.0 804 ft 9 ft 1,170
      Easy to Moderate Sand trail in State Park near .

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 5 rides
      Yesterday
      • 3 rides
      Past Week
      • 125 rides

      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 into some tight singletrack alongside the and into Sherwood then back to the lot.
      4.0 6 miles 185 ft 28 Loop
      Nice Leg burner to get the legs ready for the backside of the Allaire
      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 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...
      14 miles 811 ft 6
      Ride around the wild area where no too many riders go. Then, crossing over to the main Allaire section....

      Photos of Howell Mountain Bike

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      Jun 14, 2026 @ 7:09am
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      Videos of Howell Mountain Bike

      Save at Allaire
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      trail: Sketch
      0:06 | 41 | Jul 12, 2025
      ESC - Blue Mountain 2017
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      trail: Blue
      3:08 | 307 | Aug 1, 2018
      Blue run
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      trail: Blue
      4:58 | 198 | Jul 12, 2018
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      trail: Blue
      6:11 | 100 | Oct 18, 2017
      Sessioning The Pit at Allaire
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      0:10 | 903 | Aug 28, 2015
      Sessioning The Pit
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      0:27 | 393 | Jul 26, 2015
      Operation: Christmas
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      trail: Operation
      3:42 | 124 | Dec 24, 2014
      Singletrack Through the Pines | Allaire State...
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      trail: Coke
      9:40 | 107 | Nov 4, 2025 , Howell

      Current Trail Warnings

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      The Bog
      Aug 13, 2026 @ 3:43pm (America/New_York)
      Aug 13, 2026
      WetPaulR13 Overgrown vegetation. So much as to be...

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Sep 8, 2026 @ 5:47pm
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      Sep 6, 2026 @ 10:51am
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      brignolawishlistrouteactivity #103101793
      Sep 5, 2026 @ 9:03am
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      mike243addreportactivity #102722327
      Aug 30, 2026 @ 4:06pm
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      Aug 29, 2026 @ 7:41pm
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      Recent Comments

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      JuggernautMTBreportAlt. BlindCleared
      Jul 13, 2026 @ 11:01am
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      TimBrickreportGlassTree down from storm on Friday night. You can...
      Jul 5, 2026 @ 5:15pm
      Jul 5, 2026
      rtbcotrailToolboxKick ass trail
      Apr 27, 2026 @ 6:11pm
      Apr 27, 2026
      rtbcotrailGlassOne of the best
      Apr 6, 2026 @ 6:03pm
      Apr 6, 2026
      KyleRogersBelmarBikeShoptrailRoot Blast BasinThe actual name for this trail is: “Root...
      Nov 30, 2025 @ 2:47pm
      Nov 30, 2025

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike25285 miles5,046 ft23 miles200 ft
      #112#423062,4751838,919
      E-Bike4710 miles663 ft3 miles151 ft
      #4,362#1,4282,37952,333
      Gravel Bike3127 miles817 ft7 miles194 ft
      #2,131#6321191121
      Adaptive Bike89 miles148 ft2 miles128 ft
      #4,473#1,1121621
      Winter Fat Bike2414 miles1,227 ft4 miles194 ft
      #2,183#440921
      Horse5823 miles768 ft6 miles197 ft
      #1,656#89151511
      Hike25485 miles5,026 ft23 miles200 ft
      #1,298#587122,4654388
      Trail Running25485 miles5,016 ft23 miles200 ft
      #1,504#52712,46531,108
      Dirtbike/Moto152 miles131 ft3,248 ft125 ft
      #1,264#5205115
      ATV/ORV/OHV162 miles164 ft3,583 ft125 ft
      #954#45015126
      Snowshoe52 miles52 ft2,267 ft72 ft
      2
      Nordic Ski74 miles167 ft1 mile144 ft

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are the best places to ride in Howell?
      Howell has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Howell?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Howell are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      Where can I park to ride in Howell?
      There are 18 parking locations listed in Howell. 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 Howell?
      The longest trail in Howell is Manasquan Reservoir Perimeter Trail at 5.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Howell?
      What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Howell?
      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.
      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.
      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.
      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.
      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.
      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.
      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.
      Are the trails open in Howell?
      The overall region status for Howell is Clear / Green. Out of 191 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 172
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 12
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 7
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      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.
      What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Howell?
      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)
      View all Strava segments in Howell.
      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.
      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.
      What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Howell?
      What are the best beginner ride trails in Howell?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Howell are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Howell.
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