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4,882 ft
Distance
198 ft
Climb
-217 ft
Descent
00:16:20
Avg time
-17 ft
Altitude change
643 ft
Altitude min
754 ft
Altitude max
680 ft
Altitude start
663 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-29.1%
Grade max
20.6%
Grade min
2,028 ft
Distance climb
2,057 ft
Distance down
797 ft
Distance flat
00:16:20
Avg time

6 Bridges Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ringwood State Park
    Ringwood, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #80538 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #305615 in Trail Running
    • #152595 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #482 in Mountain Biking · New Jersey [+]
    • #2,666 in Trail Running
    • #1,864 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Ladder Bridge, Log Ride, Rock Garden

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AI Generated Description

6 Bridges Loop is a highly rated 4,882 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Ringwood New Jersey. It has skinnies. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 198 ft blue climb. It features ladder bridge, log ride and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Rock gardensSkinnies
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 176 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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6 Bridges Loop Trail Reports

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Jun 30, 2026 @ 11:09am (America/New_York)
Jun 30, 2026
Large trees down across trail in multiple locations, blocking trail
Mar 28, 2026 @ 10:53am (America/New_York)
Mar 28, 2026
Nov 2, 2025 @ 6:29am (America/Vancouver)
Nov 2, 2025
multiple trees partially blocking corners between Erskine look out and Cats bridge
Aug 19, 2025 @ 12:28pm
Aug 19, 2025
Dec 13, 2024 @ 12:10pm
Dec 13, 2024
minor ice periodically and a bit of leaves
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on Jun 30, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to 6-bridges-loop trailhead (41.099700, -74.240490)

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      Ringwood State Park 6 Bridges Trail Apr 29, 2022
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      RobJSinger RobJSinger
      I rode today and definitely a blue trail with sections of black difficulty.
      It's now listed as a blue trail.
      Charliegarr
      I agree this is an intermediate trail and some sections are advanced

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 6 Bridges Loop located?
      6 Bridges Loop is located in Ringwood State Park, Ringwood, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Ringwood State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.0997, -74.24049.
      ▼ How hard is 6 Bridges Loop?
      6 Bridges Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 6 Bridges Loop?
      6 Bridges Loop has 198 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 217 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 643 ft to 754 ft.
      ▼ Is 6 Bridges Loop a point to point trail?
      6 Bridges Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 6 Bridges Loop?
      6 Bridges Loop is 4,882 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 6 Bridges Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 6 Bridges Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access 6 Bridges Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 6 Bridges Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 6 Bridges Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride 6 Bridges Loop. The trail is 4,882 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 6 Bridges Loop?
      6 Bridges Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 799 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,301 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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