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2.1 miles
Distance
137 ft
Climb
-396 ft
Descent
00:31:32
Avg time
-259 ft
Altitude change
828 ft
Altitude min
1,118 ft
Altitude max
1,088 ft
Altitude start
830 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-22.3%
Grade max
17.1%
Grade min
3,159 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,864 ft
Distance flat
00:31:32
Avg time

Candy Ass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Allamuchy Mountain State Park
    Byram Township, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #75557 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #215320 in Trail Running
    • #206215 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #454 in Mountain Biking · New Jersey [+]
    • #2,158 in Trail Running
    • #2,649 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Log Ride, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    NJ DEP

Tons of rock features: bump ups, roll downs, rock gardens, tight twisty singletrack. Intended to be difficult by design; please don't dumb it down

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 137 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Candy Ass Trail Reports

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Jun 21, 2026 @ 3:13pm (America/New_York)
Jun 21, 2026
Lots of debris, leaves, sticks, small limbs, many loose, dry sections. Thankfully trees have been cut, so no major obstacles, weeds were trimmed...
Mar 24, 2026 @ 3:45pm (America/New_York)
Mar 24, 2026
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Mar 24, 2026 @ 3:43pm (America/New_York)
Mar 24, 2026
Mar 22, 2026 @ 7:12am (America/New_York)
Mar 22, 2026
Walked the entire trail and cleared minor blowdowns. 3-4 need to be cut yet but trail is very rideable. Could use some marking. Tricky to follow...
Mar 15, 2025 @ 1:00pm
Mar 15, 2025
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on Jun 21, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.77 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      7 Reviews & Comments

      Stoneflunkey
      Hard trail. Absolute janky rock gardens. Honestly one of my favorites if in the mood and with the energy. Super tech, concentration, much without flow. Possible to clean very occasionally if you put in the practice. If you like punishment, this is it.
      If you like punishment, this is it.
      MTBmudslinger
      Not a fan. Desperately needs maintenance, and the entrance is almost impossible to find. I didn't enjoy the trail as there were many ups and downs with technical features few and far between. Would not suggest
      jimjam34521
      Beware that this trail is very technical. Not fun if you aren’t able to clean challenging rock gardens, up and down, easily. Probably not a good first black diamond to try.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Candy Ass located?
      Candy Ass is located in Allamuchy Mountain State Park, Byram Township, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Allamuchy Mountain State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.92517, -74.79978.
      ▼ How hard is Candy Ass?
      Candy Ass is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Candy Ass?
      Candy Ass has 137 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 396 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 828 ft to 1,118 ft.
      ▼ Is Candy Ass a point to point trail?
      Candy Ass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Candy Ass?
      Candy Ass is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Candy Ass?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Candy Ass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Candy Ass?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Candy Ass are:
      • April (7 activities)
      • October (7 activities)
      • August (6 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Candy Ass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Candy Ass are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Candy Ass?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 32 minutes to ride Candy Ass. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Candy Ass?
      Candy Ass is a moderately popular trail. There have been 430 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 403 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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