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.

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  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Sep 10, 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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    Wharton State Forest
  • Primary Activity
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  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    13
Avg: 2.35 (3 votes)
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    Pines Recovering from Forest Fire
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    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...

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    Batsto Penn Branch Trail (Orange)
    Sep 10, 2026 @ 1:23pm (America/New_York)
    9 hours
    		One or two trees down. Nothing major. Otherwise pretty clear and gorgeous.
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