more stats
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
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #39966 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #203 in Mountain Biking · New Jersey
  • Trail Type
    Other
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Gap Jump

8 foot mandatory drop off a deck

Tags
DropsJumps

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 36 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 646 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 2,269 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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on Oct 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to phantom-drop trailhead (41.189370, -74.505210)
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      Photos

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      Aug 9, 2008 @ 9:09am
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      May 17, 2009 @ 3:06pm
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      Aug 11, 2006 @ 10:38am
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      Aug 11, 2006 @ 10:38am
      Aug 11, 2006
      Drops 30Wooden features 12

      Videos

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      The Phantom Drop
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      5:03 | 308 | Mar 18, 2015 , Vernon
      Diablo Phantom Drop 1
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      0:43 | 376 | May 3, 2009 , Vernon
      Donna on Diablo Phantom Drop
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      0:08 | 493 | Jun 16, 2009 , Vernon
      phantom drop
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      0:18 | 52 | Oct 27, 2016 , Vernon

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Phantom Drop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Phantom Drop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Phantom Drop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Phantom Drop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Phantom Drop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Phantom Drop. The trail is 322 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Phantom Drop?
      Phantom Drop is a very popular trail. There have been 12,132 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 33,311 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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