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1.2 miles
Distance
88 ft
Climb
-91 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
-23.7%
Grade max
25.4%
Grade min
2,238 ft
Distance climb
2,451 ft
Distance down
1,667 ft
Distance flat
00:09:20
Avg time
Old Forge Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaClayton Park
Upper Freehold, New Jersey -
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 55 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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Dogs AllowedYes
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.
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The Old Forge trail starts from the easternmost bridge on the Bridges trail where it meets the Doctor’s Bridge Trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 7 rides
- 12 miles average
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- 96 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 11, 2026
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(40.158030, -74.493260)
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Nearby Trails
- Doctor's Creek 1,811 ft
- Old Forge 2 2,421 ft
- Doctor’s Cut 2,523 ft
- Doctor's Creek 2 2,602 ft
- Bridges 4,800 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Forge
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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 40.15803, -74.49326.
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How hard is Old Forge?
Old Forge is rated as Blue difficulty.
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What is the elevation gain for Old Forge?
Old Forge has 88 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 91 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 133 ft to 232 ft.
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How long is Old Forge?
Old Forge is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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