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SaveJefferson 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, Gravel Biking, Horseback and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail, rocky and rail trail. Common trail features include rock gardens, rock slabs and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Mahlon Dickerson Reservation and Rockaway River Wildlife Management Area.
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- Mountain Bike
87 trails
- Gravel Bike
51 trails
- Adaptive Bike
3 trails
- Horse
8 trails
- Hike
105 trails
- Trail Running
105 trails
Region Details
- 17
- 22
- 43
- 3
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Oct 7, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 105
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 87
- Trails E-Bike
- 2
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 51
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 43
- Trails Horse
- 8
- Trails Hike
- 105
- Trails Trail Running
- 105
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 2
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 2
- Total Distance
- 72 miles
- Total Descent
- 7,620 ft
- Total Vertical
- 675 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,383 ft
- Reports
- 493
- Photos
- 185
- Completed Counter
- 10,676
Sub Regions
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Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
- 18
- 30
- 3
- 2
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Rockaway River Wildlife Management Area
- 13
Popular Jefferson Mountain Biking Trails
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 3,307 ft • 91 ft • 425 •
This section of the Stonegate Loop continues with relatively smooth, wide singletrack and some gravel stretches.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 3,835 ft • 64 ft • 345 •
Connects the Ogden Mine Railroad Trail to the White Pine Swamp Trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 94 ft • 313 •
Popular green difficulty rail trail. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 94 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 3.5 • 1 mile • 93 ft • 312 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 93 ft black diamond climb. It features rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 2,648 ft • 102 ft • 289 •
Mostly doubletrack with one technical section near Pond.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 1,312 ft • 0 ft • 288 •
Popular blue difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,552 ft • 28 ft • 285 •
Part of the Stonegate Loop that is co-aligned with the Highlands Trail on old Ogden Mine Railroad grade.
Jefferson Mountain Bike Routes
★ 2.0 • 13 miles • 1,408 ft • 2 • Loop •
This is a moderate route that covers many of the blazed trails on both sides of Weldon Road, with some...
★ 1.0 • 7 miles • 432 ft • 1 • Out & Back •
Route starts on the north side of Weldon Rd at the main parking lot on the green trail and covers the...
7 miles • 409 ft • 1 • Out & Back •
Route starts on the north side of Weldon Rd at the main parking lot on the green trail. There is 3 miles...
13 miles • 1,231 ft • 10 •
Practice plan for Sussex Shredders A Group 19 March 2026
10 miles • 1,120 ft • 3 • Loop •
A 10-mile mountain bike lap with some technical features and significant climbing.
★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 1,035 ft • 16 •
Yellow and Ghost................................................
Photos of Jefferson Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| TigerBlood | Oct 7, 2026 @ 12:09pm (America/New_York) Oct 7, 2026 | Ideal | Smokey5 | ||
| Arapaho Trail | Sep 29, 2026 @ 9:36pm (America/New_York) Sep 29, 2026 | Unknown | gofastcrashhard | ||
| Weldon Brook Trail | Sep 29, 2026 @ 9:31pm (America/New_York) Sep 29, 2026 | Unknown | gofastcrashhard | ||
| Blue Dot | Sep 22, 2026 @ 3:47pm (America/New_York) Sep 22, 2026 | Unknown | ehardmeyer | ||
| Blue Crescent Moon | Sep 22, 2026 @ 3:46pm (America/New_York) Sep 22, 2026 | Unknown | ehardmeyer | ||
| WMA Loop | Sep 22, 2026 @ 3:44pm (America/New_York) Sep 22, 2026 | Unknown | ehardmeyer | ||
| Pink | Sep 22, 2026 @ 3:42pm (America/New_York) Sep 22, 2026 | Unknown | ehardmeyer | ||
| Blue (Ghost) | Sep 2, 2026 @ 6:58am (America/New_York) Sep 2, 2026 | Unknown | ehardmeyer | ||
| Yellow (Stonegate) | Sep 2, 2026 @ 6:56am (America/New_York) Sep 2, 2026 | Unknown | ehardmeyer | ||
| Waldon Road | Aug 23, 2026 @ 11:52am (America/New_York) Aug 23, 2026 | Variable | paul11080 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smokey5 | add | report | activity #105521771 | Oct 9, 2026 @ 4:26am 2 days |
| trailforks | add | video | activity #105010921 | Oct 1, 2026 @ 5:31pm Oct 1, 2026 |
| gofastcrashhard | add | report | activity #104882326 and 1 more | Sep 29, 2026 @ 6:31pm Sep 29, 2026 |
| jbozmtbvernonnj | wishlist | region | activity #104392127 | Sep 22, 2026 @ 6:07pm Sep 22, 2026 |
| ehardmeyer | add | report | activity #104372148 and 4 more | Sep 22, 2026 @ 12:43pm Sep 22, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | i'd recommend not riding this trail. Not... | Jul 15, 2026 @ 11:12am Jul 15, 2026 | ||
| report | Cleared 4 blowdowns on ghost | Jul 10, 2026 @ 12:34pm Jul 10, 2026 | ||
| report | Tree across trail. Can go over | Jun 10, 2026 @ 7:48am Jun 10, 2026 | ||
| report | Clear | Apr 4, 2026 @ 7:42am Apr 4, 2026 | ||
| trail | Not a trail that is used often, if at all. It... | Dec 3, 2025 @ 8:05am Dec 3, 2025 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails197 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k3 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge28 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Completionist1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k3 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 | 87 | 57 miles | 6,204 ft | 22 miles | 676 ft | #2,812 | #18 | 177 | 493 | 12 | 7,003 | |
| E-Bike | 2 | 3,707 ft | 30 ft | 794 ft | 545 ft | 276 | 461 | |||||
| Gravel Bike | 51 | 25 miles | 1,929 ft | 9 miles | 669 ft | #2,162 | #7 | 43 | 14 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 4 miles | 427 ft | 2 miles | 335 ft | #6,669 | #34 | 32 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 43 | 17 miles | 1,903 ft | 7 miles | 390 ft | #2,199 | #968 | 26 | ||||
| Horse | 8 | 4 miles | 689 ft | 2 miles | 423 ft | #3,102 | #35 | 108 | ||||
| Hike | 105 | 72 miles | 7,621 ft | 28 miles | 676 ft | #3,375 | #17 | 8 | 492 | 6 | 552 | |
| Trail Running | 105 | 72 miles | 7,621 ft | 28 miles | 676 ft | #3,154 | #11 | 492 | 5 | 163 | ||
| Backcountry Ski | 2 | 4,262 ft | 653 ft | 4,183 ft | 361 ft | 5 | 31 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 2 | 4,262 ft | 653 ft | 4,183 ft | 361 ft | 5 | 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Jefferson?
Jefferson 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 Jefferson?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Jefferson are:
- Brown Pow (4.1/5)
- Fry Pan (4.1/5)
- Blue (Ghost) (4.1/5)
- Blue Crescent Moon (4.1/5)
- Purple (Cascade) (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Jefferson?
There are 5 parking locations listed in Jefferson. The most popular parking spots are:
- Saffin Pond Parking
- Parking - (Park n Ride Lot)
- Picnic Area Parking
- Rock Rill Parking
- Parking - Beaver Brook Trailhead
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What is the longest trail in Jefferson?
The longest trail in Jefferson is Yellow (Stonegate) at 2.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Jefferson?
The best hiking trails in Jefferson are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Jefferson?
The best trail running trails in Jefferson are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Jefferson?
Jefferson has a total of 105 trails. Of those, 87 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Jefferson to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Jefferson?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Jefferson is TigerBlood with 225 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Jefferson?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Jefferson is Yellow (Stonegate) with 445 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Jefferson?
Jefferson supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Jefferson?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Jefferson is Yellow Dot with an average grade of 8.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Jefferson?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Jefferson. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Jefferson?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Jefferson are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Jefferson?
The overall region status for Jefferson is Clear / Green. Out of 74 trails:
- Clear / Green: 64
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
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What are the trail conditions in Jefferson?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Jefferson:
- Ideal: 1 trail
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Jefferson?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Jefferson are:
- Both Sides Now - Counter-Clockwise
- Mahlon Dickerson/Weldon Brook WMA loop
- Black Magic & Tiger Blood Challenge
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Jefferson?
The most popular Strava segments in Jefferson are:
- Doubletrack Swamp Climb (940 athletes)
- Power Connector (929 athletes)
- Meatloaf (914 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Jefferson?
Yes, there are 3 accessible/adaptive trails in Jefferson. View all adaptive trails in Jefferson for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Jefferson?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Jefferson are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Jefferson?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Jefferson are:
- Purple (4/5)
- Purple Dot (4/5)
- Green (Ogden Mine Railroad) (4/5)
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