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4,898 ft
Distance
61 ft
Climb
-90 ft
Descent
00:05:46
Avg time
-29 ft
Altitude change
102 ft
Altitude min
137 ft
Altitude max
137 ft
Altitude start
108 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-11.7%
Grade max
12.2%
Grade min
1,168 ft
Distance climb
1,677 ft
Distance down
2,008 ft
Distance flat
00:05:46
Avg time

Glass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Allaire State Park
    Howell, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #34709 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101904 in Trail Running
    • #94358 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #171 in Mountain Biking · New Jersey [+]
    • #807 in Trail Running
    • #1,016 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This trail is so named due to the old glass dump from a farm from long ago. This 1 mile trail is very fun with it's gradual ups and downs and its many twists.

Access Info

Located off the main fire road and connects to the unimproved road near the airfield.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 13 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 372 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 4,105 rides
  • Last: Nov 5, 2026
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on Jul 5, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.94 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to glass trailhead (40.145820, -74.135380)

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      Videos

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      3 ★ 15%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Glass located?
      Glass is located in Allaire State Park, Howell, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Allaire State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.14582, -74.13538.
      ▼ How hard is Glass?
      Glass is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Glass?
      Glass has 61 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 90 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 102 ft to 137 ft.
      ▼ Is Glass a point to point trail?
      Glass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Glass?
      Glass is 4,898 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Glass?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Glass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Glass?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Glass are:
      • July (198 activities)
      • June (189 activities)
      • May (183 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Glass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Glass are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Glass?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Glass. The trail is 4,898 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Glass?
      Glass is a very popular trail. There have been 15,538 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15,950 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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