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2,858 ft
Distance
67 ft
Climb
-29 ft
Descent
00:06:11
Avg time
52 ft
Altitude change
498 ft
Altitude min
570 ft
Altitude max
518 ft
Altitude start
571 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
-5.9%
Grade max
25.6%
Grade min
1,178 ft
Distance climb
869 ft
Distance down
810 ft
Distance flat
00:06:11
Avg time

Spruce - Outer Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hilltop Reservation
    Cedar Grove, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 25 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Spruce - Outer Trail is a 2,858 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Cedar Grove New Jersey. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 67 ft blue climb. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 47 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 209 rides
  • Last: Sep 8, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Spruce - Outer Trail located?
      Spruce - Outer Trail is located in Hilltop Reservation, Cedar Grove, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Hilltop Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.85617, -74.24571.
      ▼ How hard is Spruce - Outer Trail?
      Spruce - Outer Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Spruce - Outer Trail?
      Spruce - Outer Trail has 67 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 29 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 498 ft to 570 ft.
      ▼ Is Spruce - Outer Trail a point to point trail?
      Spruce - Outer Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Spruce - Outer Trail?
      Spruce - Outer Trail is 2,858 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Spruce - Outer Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Spruce - Outer Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Spruce - Outer Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spruce - Outer Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Spruce - Outer Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Spruce - Outer Trail. The trail is 2,858 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Spruce - Outer Trail?
      Spruce - Outer Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,075 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,076 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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