more stats
2,831 ft
Distance
29 ft
Climb
-36 ft
Descent
00:09:54
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
383 ft
Altitude min
404 ft
Altitude max
394 ft
Altitude start
384 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-10.1%
Grade max
7.6%
Grade min
948 ft
Distance climb
1,017 ft
Distance down
725 ft
Distance flat
00:09:54
Avg time

Backstroke Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Round Valley Recreation Area
    Readington Township, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #303888 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #168875 in Trail Running
    • #167374 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,223 in Mountain Biking · New Jersey [+]
    • #1,510 in Trail Running
    • #2,062 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    NJ DEP

Trail behind swim area - not passable at swim area end if wet.

Tags
Faint trail

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Mar 31, 2026
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Backstroke Trail Reports

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Jul 11, 2024 @ 7:02am
Jul 11, 2024
 tons of trees down, all over grown and mostly not ridable anymore
May 30, 2022 @ 9:22am
May 30, 2022
 reporter Trail is no longer maintained. Multiple trees down and unpassable because of rose hedge on the beach end. Would be OK to get to the fishing...
Aug 24, 2021 @ 6:06pm
Aug 24, 2021
Aug 24, 2021 @ 4:52pm
Aug 24, 2021
Aug 23, 2021 @ 9:03am
Aug 23, 2021
 reporter Give it a few days to dry out.
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Status:
on Jul 11, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 1 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      rgiaquinta
      barely a trail. overgrown with prickers.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backstroke located?
      Backstroke is located in Round Valley Recreation Area, Readington Township, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Round Valley Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.62951, -74.84782.
      ▼ How hard is Backstroke?
      Backstroke is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backstroke?
      Backstroke has 29 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 383 ft to 404 ft.
      ▼ Is Backstroke a point to point trail?
      Backstroke is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Backstroke?
      Backstroke is 2,831 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Backstroke?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Backstroke. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Backstroke? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Backstroke are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Backstroke?
      The estimated time to ride Backstroke is approximately 10 minutes. The trail is 2,831 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Backstroke?
      Backstroke is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 15 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 16 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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