more stats
1,621 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-22 ft
Descent
00:02:06
Avg time
-16 ft
Altitude change
27 ft
Altitude min
46 ft
Altitude max
44 ft
Altitude start
30 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-6.6%
Grade max
5.4%
Grade min
233 ft
Distance climb
643 ft
Distance down
712 ft
Distance flat
00:02:06
Avg time

Sand Trap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Seaview Trails
    Galloway, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #64524 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #354575 in Trail Running
    • #109040 in Hiking
    • #2817 in Adaptive Biking
    • #16658 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #374 in Mountain Biking · New Jersey [+]
    • #3,244 in Trail Running
    • #1,183 in Hiking
    • #19 in Adaptive Biking
    • #185 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Atlantic County Parks

One of the only downhill trails in the park, enjoy the ride but be cautious of the sand collected at the bottom.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 393 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Sand Trap Trail Reports

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Jul 3, 2026 @ 10:28am (America/New_York)
Jul 3, 2026
Apr 3, 2025 @ 4:16pm
Apr 3, 2025
Feb 2025 Blowie
Jul 8, 2024 @ 3:11am
Jul 8, 2024
Dry and sandy, but the trail is called Sand Trap after all.
Aug 13, 2023 @ 7:35am
Aug 13, 2023
Jul 31, 2018 @ 11:20am
Jul 31, 2018
Dirt bikes have run up the steps leaving them very rutted out and sandy. It’s a mess.
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on Jul 3, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      • By gerrycreightonTF Pro WMBC staff & contributors
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sand Trap located?
      Sand Trap is located in Seaview Trails, Galloway, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Seaview Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.46065, -74.47275.
      ▼ How hard is Sand Trap?
      Sand Trap is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sand Trap?
      Sand Trap has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 22 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 27 ft to 46 ft.
      ▼ Is Sand Trap a point to point trail?
      Sand Trap is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sand Trap?
      Sand Trap is 1,621 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sand Trap?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sand Trap. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sand Trap?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sand Trap are:
      • June (15 activities)
      • July (15 activities)
      • August (8 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Sand Trap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sand Trap are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sand Trap?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Sand Trap. The trail is 1,621 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sand Trap?
      Sand Trap is a very popular trail. There have been 821 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 896 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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