more stats
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
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 100 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
  • Land Owner
    Somerset County Parks Commission

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AI Generated Description

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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 54 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 443 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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on Mar 31, 2026
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Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      35
      Sourland MTB
      ★ 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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      Sourland Route 1
      7 miles • 652 ft • 15 • Loop •
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      32
      The Old Way
      7 miles • 758 ft • 14 • Out & Back •
      Route avoiding wetter areas (other than some of River Bed Connector)
      3.0 ★★★★★
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Jrmonroe6
      Good technical ride. Little flow but good “boulder balance” practice.
      amuff amuff
      Quite a technical rock garden. Not a lot of flow but it’s challenging!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Montezuma?
      Montezuma is 2,290 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Montezuma?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Montezuma. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Montezuma? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Montezuma are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Montezuma?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Montezuma. The trail is 2,290 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Montezuma?
      Montezuma is a very popular trail. There have been 1,421 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,509 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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