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427 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-22 ft
Descent
00:01:15
Avg time
-15 ft
Altitude change
885 ft
Altitude min
908 ft
Altitude max
900 ft
Altitude start
886 ft
Altitude end
-3.4%
Grade
-20.7%
Grade max
7.8%
Grade min
184 ft
Distance climb
161 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
00:01:15
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Five Ponds Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ringwood State Park
    Ringwood, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #121037 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31428 in Trail Running
    • #10226 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Challenging Natural trail in Ringwood State Park.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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Feb 6, 2023 @ 7:00am
Feb 6, 2023
TEMPORARY AREA CLOSURE: The Duck Pond Loop section of Skylands will be closed between Parking Lot B and the Skylands Road gate from Monday,...
Jan 30, 2023 @ 12:40pm
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        Gatun-Weyble-Glasmere-Swan Ponds Loop Route
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Five Ponds

        ▼ Where is Five Ponds located?
        Five Ponds is located in Ringwood State Park, Ringwood, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Ringwood State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.12261, -74.23004.
        ▼ How hard is Five Ponds?
        Five Ponds is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Five Ponds?
        Five Ponds has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 22 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 885 ft to 908 ft.
        ▼ Is Five Ponds a point to point trail?
        Five Ponds is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Five Ponds?
        Five Ponds is 427 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Five Ponds?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Five Ponds. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Five Ponds?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Five Ponds are:
        • October (15 activities)
        • April (10 activities)
        • November (9 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Five Ponds? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Five Ponds are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Five Ponds?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Five Ponds. The trail is 427 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Five Ponds?
        Five Ponds is a very popular trail. There have been 409 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 597 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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