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1,519 ft
Distance
-139 ft
Descent
00:01:54
Avg time
-141 ft
Altitude change
583 ft
Altitude min
724 ft
Altitude max
724 ft
Altitude start
584 ft
Altitude end
-9.3%
Grade
-21.3%
Grade max
-0.7%
Grade min
1,421 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:01:54
Avg time
Ancients Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHigh Mountain
Wayne, New Jersey -
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 50 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
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Land OwnerWayne Twp.
Broad mix of up and down, super rocky to loam. Well maintained but not well marked. Nice lookout point(s) depending on season.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 19 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
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- 200 rides
- Last: Jun 28, 2026
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Directions to ancients trailhead
(40.976670, -74.219580)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ancients
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Where is Ancients located?
Ancients is located in High Mountain, Wayne, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the High Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.97667, -74.21958.
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How hard is Ancients?
Ancients is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Ancients?
The trail has 139 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 583 ft to 724 ft.
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Is Ancients a point to point trail?
Ancients is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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