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15.6 miles
Distance
1,217 ft
Climb
-1,214 ft
Descent
1,398 ft
High Point
3 ft
Altitude change
1,137 ft
Altitude min
1,233 ft
Altitude start
1,237 ft
Altitude end
-25.1%
Grade max
23.5%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
The route is a medley of the best trails Jim Clawson created - known by his friends as Ort or Mr. Nature. Thank you Jim - RIP
Without question the best mountain biking trails throughout all of Wawayanda.
Challenges are not meant to be easy nor is this route.
Be safe and enjoy!
Starting location is Farber Circle, the west end of Cherry Ridge Road which is right off of Clinton Road.
FYI - after turning off Clinton Rd onto Cherry Ridge and going a half mile, the road turns to all dirt with some large holes. Proceed another half mile to where the road opens up into sort of a circle, which is the starting area.
Detailed Description
Clawson Challenge is a 16 mile popular expert route located near Vernon New Jersey. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 1,217 ft with a max elevation of 1,398 ft then descends -1,214 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: Jul 12, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Jun 14, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance16 miles
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Avg time3 hr 20 min
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Altitude min1,137 ft
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Altitude start1,233 ft
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Altitude end1,237 ft
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Climb1,217 ft
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Descent-1,214 ft
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Grade max-25.1%
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Grade min23.5%
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Distance climb7 miles
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Distance down6 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
8 Reviews & Comments
RobJSinger
Did route with 2 others on 4-28-21.
It was 90+ degrees an we ran out of water with almost an hour to go so cut out the Buddha trail to save whatever energy we had to get down the Split Rock an then up the Cramp Hill trails. My friend actually cramp on Cramp Hill!
I got water at the car and finished the Wall trail alone.
Epic Indeed!
It was 90+ degrees an we ran out of water with almost an hour to go so cut out the Buddha trail to save whatever energy we had to get down the Split Rock an then up the Cramp Hill trails. My friend actually cramp on Cramp Hill!
I got water at the car and finished the Wall trail alone.
Epic Indeed!
RobJSinger
Maiden voyage completed, what a fun and challenging route!
RobJSinger
Let us know what you think after riding, I plan to soon.
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingHard
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