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489 ft
Distance
24 ft
Climb
-20 ft
Descent
00:02:50
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
22 ft
Altitude min
46 ft
Altitude max
42 ft
Altitude start
46 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-15.1%
Grade max
18%
Grade min
213 ft
Distance climb
220 ft
Distance down
56 ft
Distance flat
00:02:50
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Root Blast Basin Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Allaire State Park
    Howell, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Root Blast Basin is a 489 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Howell New Jersey. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles average
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  • 60 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 335 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Root Blast Basin located?
        Root Blast Basin is located in Allaire State Park, Howell, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Allaire State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.15592, -74.14177.
        ▼ How hard is Root Blast Basin?
        Root Blast Basin is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Root Blast Basin?
        Root Blast Basin has 24 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 22 ft to 46 ft.
        ▼ How long is Root Blast Basin?
        Root Blast Basin is 489 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Root Blast Basin?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Root Blast Basin. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Root Blast Basin? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Root Blast Basin are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Root Blast Basin?
        The estimated time to ride Root Blast Basin is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 489 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Root Blast Basin?
        Root Blast Basin is a very popular trail. There have been 1,351 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,349 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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