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1,401 ft
Distance
-288 ft
Descent
00:01:48
Avg time
-288 ft
Altitude change
748 ft
Altitude min
1,035 ft
Altitude max
1,035 ft
Altitude start
748 ft
Altitude end
-20.5%
Grade
-41.4%
Grade max
-4.7%
Grade min
1,401 ft
Distance down
00:01:48
Avg time

Ripper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mountain Creek Resort
    Vernon, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #3427 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
  • OSM Way

One of the rockiest trails at a place known for its rocky tech trails. Not super steep, but chose your line carefully. It's usually not busy so it's a good trail to stop and session a feature or two on if you're in the mood. Highly recommended

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 52 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 866 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (6 votes)
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  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
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        Directions to ripper-28552 trailhead (41.184490, -74.504120)

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        Oct 27, 2008 @ 10:34am
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        Aug 17, 2015 @ 8:39pm
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        youtuber Ripper / Mountain Creek Bike Park, NJ / MTB
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        2:44 | 28 | Jun 17, 2026 , Vernon
        Mountain Creek Bike Park / Ripper
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        2:41 | 179 | Jul 22, 2018 , Vernon
        MCBP - Ripper
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        3:03 | 150 | May 3, 2015 , Vernon
        Mountain Creek - Lower US Open / Lower Ripper...
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        2:35 | 386 | Jan 29, 2013 , Vernon
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ripper

        Where is Ripper located?
        Ripper 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 41.18449, -74.50412.
        How hard is Ripper?
        Ripper is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 20.5%.
        What is the elevation gain for Ripper?
        The trail has 288 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 748 ft to 1,035 ft.
        Is Ripper a point to point trail?
        Yes, Ripper is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Ripper?
        Ripper is 1,401 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Ripper?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Ripper. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        How do I access Ripper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ripper are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Ripper?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Ripper. The trail is 1,401 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Ripper?
        Ripper is a moderately popular trail. There have been 6,038 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,250 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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