more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
89 ft
Climb
-93 ft
Descent
00:09:20
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
133 ft
Altitude min
232 ft
Altitude max
221 ft
Altitude start
220 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-23.1%
Grade max
23.5%
Grade min
2,297 ft
Distance climb
2,205 ft
Distance down
1,847 ft
Distance flat
00:09:20
Avg time

Old Forge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Clayton Park
    Upper Freehold, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #94662 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50327 in Trail Running
    • #19221 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #592 in Mountain Biking · New Jersey
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This trail consists of a “stem” segment that splits into a loop. The southern leg of the loop parallels the Doctors Creek trail, but on a different ridge. The trail bends around toward the creek below and meets again with the Doctors Creek Trail before completing its loop.

source: http://njtrails.org/
Access Info

The Old Forge trail starts from the easternmost bridge on the Bridges trail where it meets the Doctor’s Bridge Trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 179 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 1,040 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      3.7 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Old Forge located?
      Old Forge is located in Clayton Park, Upper Freehold, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Clayton Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.15804, -74.49324.
      ▼ How hard is Old Forge?
      Old Forge is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old Forge?
      Old Forge has 89 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 93 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 133 ft to 232 ft.
      ▼ How long is Old Forge?
      Old Forge is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old Forge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Old Forge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Old Forge?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Old Forge are:
      • August (83 activities)
      • July (73 activities)
      • September (67 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Old Forge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old Forge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Old Forge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Old Forge. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Old Forge?
      Old Forge is a moderately popular trail. There have been 4,310 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,751 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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