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1,047 ft
Distance
-157 ft
Descent
00:05:39
Avg time
-157 ft
Altitude change
1,019 ft
Altitude min
1,176 ft
Altitude max
1,176 ft
Altitude start
1,020 ft
Altitude end
-15%
Grade
-25.9%
Grade max
-4.7%
Grade min
1,047 ft
Distance down
00:05:39
Avg time

Asylum Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mountain Creek Resort
    Vernon, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #43626 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Late Spring & Summer
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Other

DH racing styled trail. Entrance has a large technical rock roll and a optional gap jump. Large wooden bridge roll going over greenhorn, leads into lower asylum.

Access Info

99, Hudson River, & Retreat take you directly to the top of asylum.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 20 miles average
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  • 60 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 257 rides
  • Last: Aug 4, 2026
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 Some mud spots that can be avoided, otherwise hero dirt at the moment. The trail also has a new deviation after its first rock roll from last...
Sep 12, 2021 @ 6:29am
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Avg: 3.99 (5 votes)
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        Directions to asylum trailhead (41.183210, -74.500840)

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        Oct 25, 2015 @ 6:12pm
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        youtuber Mountain Creek Bike Park / Black Tech Trails /...
        6:56 | 356 | Nov 30, 2023 , Vernon
        MCBP - asylum
        0:06 | 193 | Aug 2, 2015 , Vernon
        Mountain Creek Pro GRT #2 2016
        2:36 | 210 | Jun 14, 2016 , Vernon
        2016 MCBP ProGRT Practice
        2:56 | 121 | May 30, 2016 , Vernon

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Asylum

        ▼ Where is Asylum located?
        Asylum is located in Mountain Creek Resort, Vernon, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Mountain Creek Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.18321, -74.50084.
        ▼ How hard is Asylum?
        Asylum is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 15%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Asylum?
        The trail has 157 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,019 ft to 1,176 ft.
        ▼ How long is Asylum?
        Asylum is 1,047 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Asylum?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Asylum. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Asylum?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Asylum are:
        • August (29 activities)
        • July (25 activities)
        • October (21 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Asylum? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Asylum are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Asylum?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Asylum. The trail is 1,047 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Asylum?
        Asylum is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,577 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,870 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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