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2.8 miles
Distance
285 ft
Climb
-343 ft
Descent
00:31:27
Avg time
-57 ft
Altitude change
1,141 ft
Altitude min
1,374 ft
Altitude max
1,203 ft
Altitude start
1,145 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-26.6%
Grade max
19.5%
Grade min
5,105 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3,386 ft
Distance flat
00:31:27
Avg time

Old Coal Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wawayanda State Park
    Vernon, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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Old Coal is a 3 mile less popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Vernon New Jersey. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 285 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 31 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 15 rides
  • Last: Aug 12, 2026
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Old Coal Trail Reports

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Jul 28, 2026 @ 1:02pm (America/New_York)
Jul 28, 2026
Clear all the way today, ya better like rocks!
Feb 9, 2025 @ 3:36pm
Feb 9, 2025
Oct 30, 2024 @ 10:27am
Oct 30, 2024
All good, leafy and rocky but rideable
Aug 1, 2024 @ 8:04am
Aug 1, 2024
all clear no trees down
Feb 19, 2023 @ 6:25am
Feb 19, 2023
Trail is all clear except for one tree across trail about a mile from campground, easy over
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Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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        Directions to old-coal trailhead (41.162370, -74.427930)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Old Coal

        Where is Old Coal located?
        Old Coal is located in Wawayanda State Park, Vernon, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Wawayanda State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.16237, -74.42793.
        What is the elevation gain for Old Coal?
        Old Coal has 285 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 343 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,141 ft to 1,374 ft.
        Is Old Coal a point to point trail?
        Old Coal is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        How long is Old Coal?
        Old Coal is 2.8 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        Are dogs allowed on Old Coal?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Old Coal. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Old Coal?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Old Coal are:
        • June (3 activities)
        • April (2 activities)
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        How do I access Old Coal? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old Coal are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Old Coal?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Old Coal. The trail is 2.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Old Coal?
        Old Coal is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 45 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 43 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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