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3,556 ft
Distance
-149 ft
Descent
00:03:36
Avg time
-149 ft
Altitude change
884 ft
Altitude min
1,034 ft
Altitude max
1,034 ft
Altitude start
886 ft
Altitude end
-4.2%
Grade
-17.3%
Grade max
1.7%
Grade min
243 ft
Distance climb
2,641 ft
Distance down
591 ft
Distance flat
00:03:36
Avg time

Lead Mine Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Stokes State Forest
    Branchville, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #201558 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42934 in Trail Running
    • #78056 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Land Owner
    New Jersey DEP

Easy Gravel trail in Stokes State Forest near .
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Access Info

Coursen Rd and Blue Mountain Trail

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
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  • 42 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 86 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Apr 14, 2026 @ 9:48am (America/New_York)
Apr 14, 2026
May 2, 2020 @ 6:00am
May 2, 2020
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May 1, 2020 @ 5:25pm
May 1, 2020
 Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 133, reopening state parks and golf courses, and restoring the authority of county...
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Apr 7, 2020 @ 4:05pm
Apr 7, 2020
 reporter Governor Murphy announced that effective at 8pm on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, all state parks and forests will be closed until further notice. This...
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        Stokes go to loop
        17 miles • 1,458 ft • 17 • Loop •
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lead Mine Trail

        ▼ Where is Lead Mine Trail located?
        Lead Mine Trail is located in Stokes State Forest, Branchville, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Stokes State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.19322, -74.78032.
        ▼ How hard is Lead Mine Trail?
        Lead Mine Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 4.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lead Mine Trail?
        The trail has 149 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 884 ft to 1,034 ft.
        ▼ Is Lead Mine Trail a point to point trail?
        Lead Mine Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
        ▼ How long is Lead Mine Trail?
        Lead Mine Trail is 3,556 ft long. The trail type is gravel path.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lead Mine Trail?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Lead Mine Trail. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lead Mine Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lead Mine Trail are:
        • October (2 activities)
        • June (1 activities)
        • August (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Lead Mine Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lead Mine Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lead Mine Trail?
        The estimated time to ride Lead Mine Trail is approximately 4 minutes. The trail is 3,556 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Lead Mine Trail?
        Lead Mine Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 167 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 207 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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