more stats
2,756 ft
Distance
93 ft
Climb
-87 ft
Descent
00:09:04
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
339 ft
Altitude min
432 ft
Altitude max
339 ft
Altitude start
344 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-16.3%
Grade max
16.8%
Grade min
1,188 ft
Distance climb
1,066 ft
Distance down
410 ft
Distance flat
00:09:04
Avg time

Forge Ahead Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    High Bridge Flow Trails
    High Bridge, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #108813 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    April - November
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    High Bridge Borough

Forge Ahead is a uphill only trail to get to the top of the downhill flow trails.

Disclaimer

Riders must wear helmets.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 36 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 411 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Forge Ahead Trail Reports

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Aug 16, 2025 @ 10:34am
Aug 16, 2025
 A little dry, but otherwise good.
Jun 1, 2025 @ 11:29am
Jun 1, 2025
Apr 20, 2025 @ 9:56am
Apr 20, 2025
Mar 26, 2025 @ 6:30am
Mar 26, 2025
 It is 3/26/25 - Trails are open for the season!
Dec 29, 2024 @ 10:49am
Dec 29, 2024
 Open again!
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on Aug 16, 2025
Dry
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Forge Ahead located?
      Forge Ahead is located in High Bridge Flow Trails, High Bridge, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the High Bridge Flow Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.66982, -74.89903.
      ▼ How hard is Forge Ahead?
      Forge Ahead is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Forge Ahead?
      Forge Ahead has 93 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 87 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 339 ft to 432 ft.
      ▼ Is Forge Ahead a point to point trail?
      Yes, Forge Ahead is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Forge Ahead?
      Forge Ahead is 2,756 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Forge Ahead?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Forge Ahead. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Forge Ahead?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Forge Ahead are:
      • May (26 activities)
      • September (25 activities)
      • October (18 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Forge Ahead? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Forge Ahead are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Forge Ahead?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Forge Ahead. The trail is 2,756 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Forge Ahead?
      Forge Ahead is a very popular trail. There have been 1,772 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,681 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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