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6.6 miles
Distance
1,150 ft
Climb
-1,213 ft
Descent
01:06:27
Avg time
-65 ft
Altitude change
216 ft
Altitude min
825 ft
Altitude max
498 ft
Altitude start
433 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-31%
Grade max
28.5%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
01:06:27
Avg time

Cushetunk Trail (Red) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Round Valley Recreation Area
    Readington Township, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #96893 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #93691 in Trail Running
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    New Jersey DEP

Extremely physically challenging at times with both short and long steep climbs on loose rocks throughout.
Be safe and enjoy

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 110 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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Cushetunk Trail... Trail Reports

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May 19, 2026 @ 8:06am (America/New_York)
May 19, 2026
literally a dozen large trees down throughout blocking trail - a few could had tight sections to get around
Jul 6, 2025 @ 9:56am
Jul 6, 2025
3 to 4 big trees down early on
Jun 3, 2025 @ 10:57am
Jun 3, 2025
large tree across trail not far from the blue trail intersection
Aug 12, 2024 @ 1:58pm
Aug 12, 2024
Lots of downed trees, thorns, and overgrowth.
Aug 12, 2024 @ 12:19pm
Aug 12, 2024
Horrible trail erosion from the south lot all the way up and around to the summit. Several trail blocker trees down across the trail. Needs a...
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Status:
on May 19, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.28 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      8 Ratings
      5 13%
      4 13%
      3 25%
      2 38%
      1 13%

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Cushetunk Trail (Red) located?
      Cushetunk Trail (Red) 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 40.61686, -74.80161.
      How hard is Cushetunk Trail (Red)?
      Cushetunk Trail (Red) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      What is the elevation gain for Cushetunk Trail (Red)?
      Cushetunk Trail (Red) has 1,150 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,213 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 216 ft to 825 ft.
      Is Cushetunk Trail (Red) a point to point trail?
      Cushetunk Trail (Red) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      How long is Cushetunk Trail (Red)?
      Cushetunk Trail (Red) is 6.6 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      Are dogs allowed on Cushetunk Trail (Red)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cushetunk Trail (Red). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How do I access Cushetunk Trail (Red)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cushetunk Trail (Red) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Cushetunk Trail (Red)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 12 minutes to ride Cushetunk Trail (Red). The trail is 6.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Cushetunk Trail (Red)?
      Cushetunk Trail (Red) is a very popular trail. There have been 454 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 487 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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