more stats
3,520 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-154 ft
Descent
00:05:38
Avg time
-150 ft
Altitude change
884 ft
Altitude min
1,035 ft
Altitude max
1,035 ft
Altitude start
886 ft
Altitude end
-4.3%
Grade
-13.8%
Grade max
4.4%
Grade min
131 ft
Distance climb
2,575 ft
Distance down
577 ft
Distance flat
00:05:38
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
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #170273 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #126959 in Trail Running
    • #313643 in Hiking
    • #30896 in Horseback
    • #23548 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #973 in Mountain Biking · New Jersey [+]
    • #1,091 in Trail Running
    • #3,340 in Hiking
    • #439 in Horseback
    • #257 in Gravel Biking
  • 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 .
level trail

Access Info

Coursen Rd and Blue Mountain Trail

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 29.0 km average
6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 25.2 km avg distance
All
  • 90 rides
  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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Lead Mine Trail Trail Reports

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Apr 14, 2026 @ 9:48am (America/New_York)
Apr 14, 2026
May 2, 2020 @ 6:00am
May 2, 2020
reporter Please update trail conditions
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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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 41.1931, -74.78042.
      ▼ How hard is Lead Mine Trail?
      Lead Mine Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 4.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lead Mine Trail?
      Lead Mine Trail has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 154 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 884 ft to 1,035 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 3,520 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:
      • April (22 activities)
      • September (7 activities)
      • March (4 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?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Lead Mine Trail. The trail is 3,520 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lead Mine Trail?
      Lead Mine Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 183 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 223 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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