more stats
745 ft
Distance
-24 ft
Descent
00:00:38
Avg time
-24 ft
Altitude change
296 ft
Altitude min
320 ft
Altitude max
320 ft
Altitude start
295 ft
Altitude end
-3.3%
Grade
-9.1%
Grade max
-0.3%
Grade min
597 ft
Distance down
148 ft
Distance flat
00:00:38
Avg time

SoMo Access Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Mountain Reservation
    West Orange, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Hiking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #168831 in Hiking [+]
    • #49027 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #2,092 in Hiking · New Jersey [+]
    • #429 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Recently cleared track connecting SoMo trail and South Orange Ave.

Tags
Faint trail

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Sep 4, 2026 @ 10:53am (America/New_York)
Sep 4, 2026
2nd half of day would be better
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is SoMo Access located?
      SoMo Access is located in South Mountain Reservation, West Orange, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the South Mountain Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.75269, -74.29507.
      ▼ How hard is SoMo Access?
      SoMo Access is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for SoMo Access?
      The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 296 ft to 320 ft.
      ▼ Is SoMo Access a point to point trail?
      SoMo Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is SoMo Access?
      SoMo Access is 745 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on SoMo Access?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on SoMo Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access SoMo Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to SoMo Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike SoMo Access?
      The estimated time to hike SoMo Access is approximately 1 minute. The trail is 745 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is SoMo Access?
      SoMo Access is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 59 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 75 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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