10.4 miles
Distance
1,509 ft
Climb
-1,503 ft
Descent
1,075 ft
High Point
6 ft
Altitude change
540 ft
Altitude min
561 ft
Altitude start
568 ft
Altitude end
-37.8%
Grade max
29.5%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

Physically challenging route heading south from Ryerson Middle School.

FYI - beginning of the Halifax (Green) trail is all downward and technically ridable. Between Millie White Rd and Skylands trail it heads upward.

Be safe and enjoy

Detailed Description
Ryerson Push is a 10 mile popular intermediate route located near Ringwood New Jersey. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 1,509 ft with a max elevation of 1,075 ft then descends -1,503 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Sep 15, 2026)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Mar 25, 2023)

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
Jersey Off Road Bicycle Association (www.jorba.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    10 miles
  • Avg time
    5 hr 3 min
  • Altitude min
    540 ft
  • Altitude start
    561 ft
  • Altitude end
    568 ft
  • Climb
    1,509 ft
  • Descent
    -1,503 ft
  • Grade max
    -37.8%
  • Grade min
    29.5%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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Trails in Route

Erskine Lookout817 ft
Halifax (Green)1,381 ft
Five Ponds1,381 ft
Five Ponds2,575 ft
Crossover1,480 ft

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Hard
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Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved
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More Ringwood: Erskine Lookout
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More Ringwood: Erskine Lookout
2:27 | 271 | comments: 0 | favs:
Feb 19, 2023
Ringwood State Park Halifax Trail Apr 29, 2022
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Ringwood State Park Halifax Trail Apr 29, 2022
trail: Five Ponds
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May 1, 2022

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Five Ponds
Sep 15, 2026 @ 4:03pm (America/New_York)
Sep 15, 2026
Large tree down mid trail blocking entire trail.
Halifax (Green)
Jun 19, 2026 @ 2:14pm (America/New_York)
Jun 19, 2026
One tree down otherwise great trail hidden gym
Crossover
Jun 8, 2026 @ 1:42pm (America/New_York)
Jun 8, 2026
Erskine Lookout
Mar 28, 2026 @ 10:53am (America/New_York)
Mar 28, 2026
Five Ponds
Mar 25, 2023 @ 10:18am
Mar 25, 2023
more reports »
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