8.4 miles
Distance
156 ft
Climb
-156 ft
Descent
71 ft
High Point

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Detailed Description
Blue Route is a 8 mile popular easy route located near Washington Township New Jersey. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 156 ft with a max elevation of 71 ft then descends -156 ft.
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4 Reviews & Comments

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StephenBalser (Nov 2, 2021 at 10:04)
Trail Batsto Penn Branch Trail (Orange)
First time riding in this area, a very impressively Jorba built and maintained trail of well drained packed sand. Not at all technical or much elevation change but non-stop turns for 18 miles through a really remote beautiful landscape. The fun was maintaining as fast a pace as possible through the curves. Would love to repeat with a light snow cover.
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Bigpermdsp (Oct 31, 2021 at 11:17)
Trail Batsto Penn Branch Trail (Orange)
All clear on 10/31/21. First time on Orange loop in some time. Rode it CCW, think it was more enjoyable this way.
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Stallroad (Aug 12, 2020 at 8:31)
Trail Batsto Penn Branch Trail (Orange)
Lots of trees and branches down. Be prepared to hike around several down trees that are blocking the trail.
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ReformedRoadie (Jan 1, 2016 at 4:53)
Trail Batsto Penn Branch Trail (Orange)
Rode Batsto for the first time yesterday. Despite a lot of rain this past week, conditions were perfect.
Some sections were the tightest singletrack I have ever ridden. If you are riding really wide bars, it will be an issue.

Due to lack of elevation, soft ground (sandy soil and pine needles) and nothing to pump, you are constantly pedaling.

It is a great spot for:
taking beginner riders
riding when everything else is too muddy
winter base miles

Overall, I had a lot of fun. It is hard to imagine it getting too wet to ride here. I grew up riding motorcycles in South Jersey; it reminded me of that, so I may be a little bias.
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  • Riding area
    Wharton State Forest
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    2
More Stats for Blue Route mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    29 ft
  • Altitude start
    34 ft
  • Altitude end
    33 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -5.5%
  • Grade min
    9.6%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    4 miles
Avg: 4 (1 votes)
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Penn Branch Trail @ Wharton State Forest
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