17.2 miles
Distance
244 ft
Climb
-243 ft
Descent
73 ft
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
26 ft
Altitude min
34 ft
Altitude start
33 ft
Altitude end
-5.9%
Grade max
11.7%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
7 miles
Distance flat

Follow the Green to the blue/orange and follow orange dots back to blue to green for what is measured 19mi but shows at 17mi on most GPS devices. It is a technical trail only in the amount of tight twisty sections.

Detailed Description
Orange Loop is a 17 mile moderately 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 4 trails. This route climbs 244 ft with a max elevation of 73 ft then descends -243 ft.
Tags
BridgesRestroomsTight and twisty

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Sep 11, 2026)

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Stats

  • Distance
    17 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 16 min
  • Altitude min
    26 ft
  • Altitude start
    34 ft
  • Altitude end
    33 ft
  • Climb
    244 ft
  • Descent
    -243 ft
  • Grade max
    -5.9%
  • Grade min
    11.7%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    7 miles

6 Reviews & Comments

McCormickp2
Very flat, hard to get momentum so constant pedaling the whole way. Was pretty dry when I did it due to higher temperatures but could see where spots copied be filled with water. It took closer to 3 hours to do at a regular pace, I had seen people say they averaged 2 hours which I think is if you are going at a faster pace.

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    7
Avg: 2.35 (3 votes)
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Pines Recovering from Forest Fire
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Pines Recovering from Forest Fire
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Apr 11, 2023
This is a brief section of the trail that was in the midst of the 2022 forest fire. Fire defines the pine and it's evident how the forest is born...

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Batsto Penn Branch Trail (Orange)
Sep 11, 2026 @ 2:28pm (America/New_York)
Sep 11, 2026
I counted 6 trees down. All on the very back section but I only had to dismount for two of them. (I hadn’t ridden the whole thing yesterday.)
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  • By gerrycreightonTF Pro WMBC staff & contributors
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