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322 ft
Distance
-37 ft
Descent
00:00:17
Avg time
-37 ft
Altitude change
586 ft
Altitude min
623 ft
Altitude max
623 ft
Altitude start
587 ft
Altitude end
-11.4%
Grade
-24.9%
Grade max
-3.2%
Grade min
302 ft
Distance down
20 ft
Distance flat
00:00:17
Avg time

Phantom Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mountain Creek Resort
    Vernon, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #1768 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Other
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Gap Jump

8 foot mandatory drop off a deck

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 17 miles average
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  • 21 miles avg distance
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        Directions to phantom-drop trailhead (41.189370, -74.505210)

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        The Phantom Drop
        5:03 | 305 | Mar 18, 2015 , Vernon
        Diablo Phantom Drop 1
        0:43 | 376 | May 3, 2009 , Vernon
        Donna on Diablo Phantom Drop
        0:08 | 492 | Jun 16, 2009 , Vernon
        phantom drop
        0:18 | 51 | Oct 27, 2016 , Vernon

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Phantom Drop

        Where is Phantom Drop located?
        Phantom Drop is located in Mountain Creek Resort, Vernon, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Mountain Creek Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.18937, -74.50521.
        How hard is Phantom Drop?
        Phantom Drop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 11.4%.
        What is the elevation gain for Phantom Drop?
        The trail has 37 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 586 ft to 623 ft.
        How long is Phantom Drop?
        Phantom Drop is 322 ft long. The trail type is other.

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