more stats
617 ft
Distance
-118 ft
Descent
00:00:55
Avg time
-118 ft
Altitude change
881 ft
Altitude min
999 ft
Altitude max
999 ft
Altitude start
883 ft
Altitude end
-19.2%
Grade
-42.6%
Grade max
-3.5%
Grade min
617 ft
Distance down
00:00:55
Avg time

Lower Asylum Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mountain Creek Resort
    Vernon, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #195452 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,188 in Mountain Biking · New Jersey
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Late Spring & Summer
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden

Starts with a fast rock garden leading into a large wooden bridge roll going over Lower Greenhorn, followed by a large, steep rock roll.

Access Info

At the end of Asylum, but most frequently accessed from the Lower Asylumps://www.trailforks.com/trails/asylum-connector/]Asylum Connector[/L] from the Trail Hub.

Tags
BermsBridgesRock gardensRock slabs

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 20 rides
  • 20 miles average
6 Months
  • 459 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 487 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Asylum located?
      Lower Asylum is located in Mountain Creek Resort, Vernon, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Mountain Creek Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.18544, -74.50221.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Asylum?
      Lower Asylum is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 19.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Asylum?
      The trail has 118 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 881 ft to 999 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Asylum a point to point trail?
      Yes, Lower Asylum is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Asylum?
      Lower Asylum is 617 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Asylum?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Lower Asylum. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Asylum?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Asylum are:
      • August (92 activities)
      • July (72 activities)
      • June (67 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Asylum? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Asylum are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Asylum?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Lower Asylum. The trail is 617 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Asylum?
      Lower Asylum is a very popular trail. There have been 1,278 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,360 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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