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2.0 miles
Distance
250 ft
Climb
-234 ft
Descent
00:16:18
Avg time
16 ft
Altitude change
617 ft
Altitude min
782 ft
Altitude max
644 ft
Altitude start
659 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-23.4%
Grade max
22.6%
Grade min
4,278 ft
Distance climb
5,226 ft
Distance down
1,234 ft
Distance flat
00:16:18
Avg time

Switchback Loop (Orange) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Allamuchy Mountain State Park
    Byram Township, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #52043 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #37702 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    NJ DEP

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Switchback Loop (Orange) is a 2 mile popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Byram Township New Jersey. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 250 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 3, 2026 @ 9:36pm (America/New_York)
3 days
Two sections in the circled area with significant tree and debris down. Definitely needs a chainsaw. Complete trail blockage. Likely poison ivy on...
Apr 17, 2026 @ 5:57pm (America/New_York)
Apr 17, 2026
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Mar 10, 2026 @ 5:31pm (America/New_York)
Mar 10, 2026
Cleared 10 blowdowns.
Oct 19, 2025 @ 11:56pm (America/New_York)
Oct 19, 2025
Oct 4, 2024 @ 2:11pm
Oct 4, 2024
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        Directions to switchback-loop-orange trailhead (40.934180, -74.802010)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Switchback Loop (Orange)

        Where is Switchback Loop (Orange) located?
        Switchback Loop (Orange) is located in Allamuchy Mountain State Park, Byram Township, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Allamuchy Mountain State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.93418, -74.80201.
        How hard is Switchback Loop (Orange)?
        Switchback Loop (Orange) is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Switchback Loop (Orange)?
        Switchback Loop (Orange) has 250 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 234 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 617 ft to 782 ft.
        Is Switchback Loop (Orange) a point to point trail?
        Switchback Loop (Orange) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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