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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. Popular destinations include Mahlon Dickerson Reservation and Rockaway River Wildlife Management Area.
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Activities Click to view
- 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 Aug 14, 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
- 478
- Photos
- 171
- Completed Counter
- 10,469
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 • 424 •
This section of the Loop continues with relatively smooth, wide singletrack and some gravel stretches.
• 90 ★ 3.5 • 1 mile • 93 ft • 308 •
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 18 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 94 ft • 307 •
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 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 2,648 ft • 102 ft • 286 •
Mostly doubletrack with one technical section near Pond.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 1,312 ft • 0 ft • 282 •
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 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,552 ft • 28 ft • 279 •
Part of the Loop that is co-aligned with the on old grade.
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 84 ft • 275 •
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 on the green trail and covers the Weldon Brook WMA...
7 miles • 409 ft • 1 • Out & Back •
Route starts on the north side of Weldon Rd at the main on the green trail. There is 3 miles of ease to...
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.
8 miles • 431 ft • 3 • Loop •
Route starts with a warm-up around the then increases the technical difficulty on the Heron trail which is...
Photos of Jefferson Mountain Bike
Videos of Jefferson Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple | Aug 14, 2026 @ 11:02pm (America/New_York) Aug 14, 2026 | Unknown | gofastcrashhard | Massive tree down at the big trail... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMA Loop | Aug 2, 2026 @ 11:12am (America/New_York) Aug 2, 2026 | Unknown | bjtiso | ||
| Blue Crescent Moon | Jul 31, 2026 @ 10:53am (America/New_York) Jul 31, 2026 | Unknown | gofastcrashhard | ||
| Arapaho Trail | Jul 15, 2026 @ 6:39am (America/New_York) Jul 15, 2026 | Unknown | ehardmeyer | ||
| Green (Ogden Mine Railroad) | Jul 13, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/New_York) Jul 13, 2026 | Ideal | only1battman | ||
| Access Road | Jul 13, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/New_York) Jul 13, 2026 | Ideal | only1battman | ||
| Service Road | Jul 13, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/New_York) Jul 13, 2026 | Ideal | only1battman | ||
| Ogden Mine Railroad Trail | Jul 13, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/New_York) Jul 13, 2026 | Ideal | only1battman | ||
| Green (Ogden Mine Railroad) | Jul 13, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/New_York) Jul 13, 2026 | Ideal | only1battman | ||
| Teal (Highlands) | Jul 13, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/New_York) Jul 13, 2026 | Ideal | only1battman | ||
| Teal & Green (Highlands & Ogden Mine Railroad) | Jul 13, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/New_York) Jul 13, 2026 | Ideal | only1battman |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gofastcrashhard | add | report | activity #101499560 | Aug 14, 2026 @ 8:02pm Aug 14, 2026 |
| bjtiso | add | report | activity #100577749 | Aug 2, 2026 @ 8:12am Aug 2, 2026 |
| gofastcrashhard | add | report | activity #100413343 and 1 more | Jul 31, 2026 @ 7:53am Jul 31, 2026 |
| brettpalumbo | comment | trail | activity #99254006 | Jul 15, 2026 @ 11:12am Jul 15, 2026 |
| brettpalumbo | add | poi | activity #99253732 | Jul 15, 2026 @ 11:08am Jul 15, 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 Trails196 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k3 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 87 | 57 miles | 6,204 ft | 22 miles | 676 ft | #2,824 | #1,006 | 163 | 478 | 12 | 6,841 | |
| E-Bike | 2 | 3,707 ft | 30 ft | 794 ft | 545 ft | 273 | 453 | |||||
| Gravel Bike | 51 | 25 miles | 1,929 ft | 9 miles | 669 ft | #2,151 | #635 | 38 | 12 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 4 miles | 427 ft | 2 miles | 335 ft | #6,634 | #1,957 | 31 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 43 | 17 miles | 1,903 ft | 7 miles | 390 ft | #2,199 | #968 | 23 | ||||
| Horse | 8 | 4 miles | 689 ft | 2 miles | 423 ft | #3,069 | #1,661 | 107 | ||||
| Hike | 105 | 72 miles | 7,621 ft | 28 miles | 676 ft | #3,326 | #1,156 | 8 | 478 | 6 | 532 | |
| Trail Running | 105 | 72 miles | 7,621 ft | 28 miles | 676 ft | #3,126 | #903 | 478 | 5 | 156 | ||
| 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 About Jefferson
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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:
- Blue (Ghost) (4.1/5)
- Fry Pan (4.1/5)
- Brown Pow (4.1/5)
- Blue Crescent Moon (4.1/5)
- Purple (Cascade) (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Jefferson?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Jefferson are:
- July (131 activities)
- June (123 activities)
- May (101 activities)
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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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