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2,011 ft
Distance
-73 ft
Descent
00:05:50
Avg time
-74 ft
Altitude change
684 ft
Altitude min
760 ft
Altitude max
760 ft
Altitude start
686 ft
Altitude end
-3.7%
Grade
-9.2%
Grade max
1.5%
Grade min
30 ft
Distance climb
1,647 ft
Distance down
338 ft
Distance flat
00:05:50
Avg time

Lower Chute Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jungle Habitat
    West Milford, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47867 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #343033 in Trail Running
    • #122483 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #256 in Mountain Biking · New Jersey [+]
    • #3,015 in Trail Running
    • #1,345 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    New Jersey DEP

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AI Generated Description

Lower Chute is a 2,011 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near West Milford New Jersey. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 56 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 677 rides
  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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on Jun 7, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
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      Nov 17, 2020 @ 10:31am
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Chute located?
      Lower Chute is located in Jungle Habitat, West Milford, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Jungle Habitat trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.12921, -74.34118.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Chute?
      Lower Chute is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Chute?
      The trail has 73 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 684 ft to 760 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Chute a point to point trail?
      Lower Chute is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Chute?
      Lower Chute is 2,011 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Chute?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Chute. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Chute?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Chute are:
      • August (31 activities)
      • May (26 activities)
      • September (25 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Lower Chute? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Chute are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Chute?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Lower Chute. The trail is 2,011 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Chute?
      Lower Chute is a very popular trail. There have been 2,782 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,825 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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