more stats
2,247 ft
Distance
118 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:12:20
Avg time
115 ft
Altitude change
1,087 ft
Altitude min
1,204 ft
Altitude max
1,087 ft
Altitude start
1,201 ft
Altitude end
5.1%
Grade
-3.9%
Grade max
19.5%
Grade min
1,535 ft
Distance climb
200 ft
Distance down
417 ft
Distance flat
00:12:20
Avg time

Blue (Ghost) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
    Jefferson, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #87925 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #138653 in Trail Running
    • #334620 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #546 in Mountain Biking · New Jersey [+]
    • #1,215 in Trail Running
    • #3,563 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Wallride
  • Land Owner
    Morris County Parks

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AI Generated Description

Blue (Ghost) is a 2,247 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Jefferson New Jersey. It has rock slabs. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 118 ft black diamond climb. It features drop, rock face, rock garden and wallride. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
DropsRock gardensRock slabsWallride
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 29 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 186 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue (Ghost) located?
      Blue (Ghost) is located in Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, Jefferson, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Mahlon Dickerson Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.00081, -74.57453.
      ▼ How hard is Blue (Ghost)?
      Blue (Ghost) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue (Ghost)?
      Blue (Ghost) has 118 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,087 ft to 1,204 ft.
      ▼ Is Blue (Ghost) a point to point trail?
      Blue (Ghost) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blue (Ghost)?
      Blue (Ghost) is 2,247 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue (Ghost)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue (Ghost). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blue (Ghost)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blue (Ghost) are:
      • September (22 activities)
      • August (11 activities)
      • November (11 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Blue (Ghost)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue (Ghost) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue (Ghost)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Blue (Ghost). The trail is 2,247 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blue (Ghost)?
      Blue (Ghost) is a very popular trail. There have been 595 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 585 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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