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2,497 ft
Distance
101 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
00:07:26
Avg time
83 ft
Altitude change
633 ft
Altitude min
737 ft
Altitude max
645 ft
Altitude start
728 ft
Altitude end
3.3%
Grade
-7.3%
Grade max
15.2%
Grade min
1,289 ft
Distance climb
285 ft
Distance down
879 ft
Distance flat
00:07:26
Avg time

Shelf Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    High Mountain
    Wayne, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #115148 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #64496 in Trail Running
    • #34156 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Wayne Twp.

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AI Generated Description

Shelf is a 2,497 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Wayne New Jersey. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 101 ft blue climb. It features rock garden. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 26 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 281 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Shelf Trail Reports

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Apr 16, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/New_York)
Apr 16, 2026
Jan 17, 2025 @ 11:22am
Jan 17, 2025
Sep 12, 2024 @ 11:17am
Sep 12, 2024
 Hard to see trail at times
Feb 7, 2024 @ 8:41am
Feb 7, 2024
 reporter Take the High Mountain Trail User Survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HMPPsurvey
Jul 23, 2023 @ 6:32am
Jul 23, 2023
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shelf located?
      Shelf is located in High Mountain, Wayne, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the High Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.97229, -74.20937.
      ▼ How hard is Shelf?
      Shelf is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shelf?
      Shelf has 101 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 633 ft to 737 ft.
      ▼ Is Shelf a point to point trail?
      Shelf is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Shelf?
      Shelf is 2,497 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shelf?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shelf. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Shelf? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shelf are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Shelf?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Shelf. The trail is 2,497 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Shelf?
      Shelf is a very popular trail. There have been 1,377 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,477 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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