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4,236 ft
Distance
157 ft
Climb
-155 ft
Descent
00:07:08
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
416 ft
Altitude min
545 ft
Altitude max
419 ft
Altitude start
423 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-26.3%
Grade max
24%
Grade min
2,270 ft
Distance climb
1,401 ft
Distance down
568 ft
Distance flat
00:07:08
Avg time

Elmdale Loop Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Mountain Reservation
    West Orange, New Jersey
  • Ref Number
    BlueBlazes
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Hiking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #182522 in Hiking [+]
    • #34951 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #2,350 in Hiking · New Jersey [+]
    • #353 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Elmdale Loop Trail is a 4,236 ft green difficulty singletrack trail located near West Orange New Jersey. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Oct 13, 2026 @ 11:44am (America/New_York)
Oct 13, 2026
Sep 4, 2026 @ 10:53am (America/New_York)
Sep 4, 2026
 2nd half of day would be better
Sep 5, 2025 @ 9:45am
Sep 5, 2025
 Riding in the morning and rocks and roots were soaking wet barely ridable
Mar 16, 2023 @ 9:07pm
Mar 16, 2023
Feb 9, 2023 @ 6:12pm
Feb 9, 2023
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Elmdale Loop Trail located?
      Elmdale Loop Trail is located in South Mountain Reservation, West Orange, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the South Mountain Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.74731, -74.30336.
      ▼ How hard is Elmdale Loop Trail?
      Elmdale Loop Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elmdale Loop Trail?
      Elmdale Loop Trail has 157 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 155 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 416 ft to 545 ft.
      ▼ Is Elmdale Loop Trail a point to point trail?
      Elmdale Loop Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Elmdale Loop Trail?
      Elmdale Loop Trail is 4,236 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elmdale Loop Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Elmdale Loop Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Elmdale Loop Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Elmdale Loop Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Elmdale Loop Trail?
      The estimated time to hike Elmdale Loop Trail is approximately 7 minutes. The trail is 4,236 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Elmdale Loop Trail?
      Elmdale Loop Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 343 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 354 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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