more stats
190 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:00:34
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
50 ft
Altitude min
65 ft
Altitude max
62 ft
Altitude start
66 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-24.1%
Grade max
12.5%
Grade min
92 ft
Distance climb
69 ft
Distance down
33 ft
Distance flat
00:00:34
Avg time

Dropper Post Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Thompson Park
    Middletown, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #209958 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #79840 in Trail Running
    • #84494 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,329 in Mountain Biking · New Jersey [+]
    • #574 in Trail Running
    • #878 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow

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AI Generated Description

Dropper Post is a 190 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Middletown New Jersey. Riders describe it as faint trail. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 5 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Faint trail
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 117 rides
  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dropper Post located?
      Dropper Post is located in Thompson Park, Middletown, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Thompson Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.32567, -74.13762.
      ▼ How hard is Dropper Post?
      Dropper Post is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dropper Post?
      Dropper Post has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 50 ft to 65 ft.
      ▼ Is Dropper Post a point to point trail?
      Dropper Post is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dropper Post?
      Dropper Post is 190 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dropper Post?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Dropper Post. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dropper Post?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Dropper Post are:
      • September (16 activities)
      • October (15 activities)
      • August (14 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Dropper Post? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dropper Post are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dropper Post?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Dropper Post. The trail is 190 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dropper Post?
      Dropper Post is a very popular trail. There have been 205 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 323 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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