more stats
491 ft
Distance
-88 ft
Descent
00:00:33
Avg time
-88 ft
Altitude change
1,186 ft
Altitude min
1,284 ft
Altitude max
1,274 ft
Altitude start
1,186 ft
Altitude end
-17.897%
Grade
-44.359%
Grade max
9.451%
Grade min
115 ft
Distance climb
377 ft
Distance down
00:00:33
Avg time

Retreat 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
    45 in Mountain Biking heatmap
  • Global Ranking
    #116241 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #723 in Mountain Biking · New Jersey
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden, Other

Short tech trail with a steep exposed rock role leading to the top of Asylum

Access Info

Uphill from the pond, make a left into the field before the race starts and go straight pas careless whisper.

Tags
AlpineFaint trailRock gardensRock slabs

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 76 rides
  • 27.2 km avg distance
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  • 324 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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on Nov 3, 2026
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to retreat trailhead (41.182430, -74.499490)
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      6:56 | 323 | Nov 30, 2023 , Vernon
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      0:26 | 185 | Jun 2, 2014 , Vernon
      3.7 ★★★★★
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      1 Review & Comments

      ryanhanys ryanhanys
      This trail leads to that rock roll that you see above the entrance to asylum. Great trail overall with one of the best rolls in the park.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Retreat located?
      Retreat 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 41.18243, -74.49949.
      ▼ How hard is Retreat?
      Retreat is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 17.897%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Retreat?
      The trail has 27 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 361 m to 392 m.
      ▼ Is Retreat a point to point trail?
      Yes, Retreat is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Retreat?
      Retreat is 149.7 m long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Retreat?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Retreat. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Retreat? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Retreat are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Retreat?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Retreat. The trail is 149.7 m long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Retreat?
      Retreat is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,331 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,676 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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