more stats
656 ft
Distance
-74 ft
Descent
00:00:27
Avg time
-74 ft
Altitude change
644 ft
Altitude min
718 ft
Altitude max
718 ft
Altitude start
643 ft
Altitude end
-11.3%
Grade
-30.3%
Grade max
-1.8%
Grade min
656 ft
Distance down
00:00:27
Avg time

Lower Ripper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mountain Creek Resort
    Vernon, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap
  • Global Ranking
    #82657 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #506 in Mountain Biking · New Jersey
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Lighting
    No
  • OSM Way
    #1199990307

Ripper/Flipper and Crap Chute lead directly into it. If coming from Frog Pond, Tempest, or Lower Greenhorn, cross the ski slope to the left of Indy and enter the woods.

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DropsJumpsRock gardens

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 315 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Avg: 3.77 (3 votes)
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      b3rnardino b3rnardino
      Blown out sections were filled in sometime in the past couple months and it's waaaay mellower now.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Ripper located?
      Lower Ripper 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 41.18769, -74.50456.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Ripper?
      Lower Ripper is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 11.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Ripper?
      The trail has 74 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 644 ft to 718 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Ripper a point to point trail?
      Yes, Lower Ripper is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Ripper?
      Lower Ripper is 656 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Ripper?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Lower Ripper. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Ripper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Ripper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Ripper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Lower Ripper. The trail is 656 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Ripper?
      Lower Ripper is a very popular trail. There have been 4,197 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,592 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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