9.7 miles
Distance
703 ft
Climb
-703 ft
Descent
973 ft
High Point
637 ft
Altitude min
648 ft
Altitude start
646 ft
Altitude end
-27.3%
Grade max
23.1%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
4 miles
Distance flat

This is a route RGMTB used for a Meetup ride. Wanted to document it and use it again.

Detailed Description
Simple Stephens Route is a 10 mile popular intermediate route located near Mount Olive New Jersey. This mountain bike primary route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 703 ft with a max elevation of 973 ft then descends -703 ft.
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Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: Oct 3, 2026)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Aug 16, 2026)

Local Trail Association

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

  • Distance
    10 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 14 min
  • Altitude min
    637 ft
  • Altitude start
    648 ft
  • Altitude end
    646 ft
  • Climb
    703 ft
  • Descent
    -703 ft
  • Grade max
    -27.3%
  • Grade min
    23.1%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    4 miles

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    3
Avg: 4.35 (3 votes)
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Simple Stephens Route
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Simple Stephens Route
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Blue Rock at 6 minutes and 3 seconds
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Border/Mulch Pit Trail
Oct 3, 2026 @ 4:01pm (America/New_York)
1 day
Two large trees down across Border. Sorry no photo but added a screenshot to show the area.
Pink (Middle Maze)
Aug 29, 2026 @ 4:17pm (America/New_York)
Aug 29, 2026
Cleared Overgrowth
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Tilcon Lake to Trestle railbed
Aug 16, 2026 @ 11:46am (America/New_York)
Aug 16, 2026
Trees down
Pink (Upper Maze)
Aug 16, 2026 @ 11:46am (America/New_York)
Aug 16, 2026
Trestle Trail
Aug 8, 2026 @ 10:46am (America/New_York)
Aug 8, 2026
Trimmed Brush back
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