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2,290 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-47 ft
Descent
00:05:30
Avg time
-31 ft
Altitude change
486 ft
Altitude min
535 ft
Altitude max
518 ft
Altitude start
489 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-7.8%
Grade max
6.1%
Grade min
423 ft
Distance climb
919 ft
Distance down
922 ft
Distance flat
00:05:30
Avg time

Montezuma Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sourland Mountain Preserve
    Hillsborough, New Jersey
  • Ref Number
    (Red)
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #82877 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30652 in Trail Running
    • #8016 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
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Montezuma is a 2,290 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Hillsborough New Jersey. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. It features rock face and rock garden. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 miles average
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  • 39 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 424 rides
  • Last: Jul 10, 2026
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        Directions to montezuma trailhead (40.466210, -74.711010)

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        Routes with this trail

        5.0 7 miles 739 ft 16 Loop
        Enjoy this nice MTB route through Sourland Mountain Preserve. Avoids extremely difficult trails ( and ),...
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        7 miles 758 ft 14 Out & Back
        Route avoiding wetter areas (other than some of River Bed Connector)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Montezuma

        Where is Montezuma located?
        Montezuma is located in Sourland Mountain Preserve, Hillsborough, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Sourland Mountain Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.46621, -74.71101.
        How hard is Montezuma?
        Montezuma is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1.3%.
        What is the elevation gain for Montezuma?
        Montezuma has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 47 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 486 ft to 535 ft.
        Is Montezuma a point to point trail?
        Montezuma is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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