more stats
315 ft
Distance
-56 ft
Descent
680 ft
High Point
-56 ft
Altitude change
624 ft
Altitude min
680 ft
Altitude start
623 ft
Altitude end
-17.8%
Grade
-24.8%
Grade max
-11.8%
Grade min
315 ft
Distance down

The Pit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mountain Creek Resort
    Vernon, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
    Proline Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, DJ
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump

New trail that replaced the Cabin Drop. Two different drop options followed by two step ups: a dirt to dirt on the right or a larger wood kicker gap on the left.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 353 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
All
  • 645 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Pit located?
      The Pit is located in Mountain Creek Resort, Vernon, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Mountain Creek Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.18874, -74.50491.
      ▼ How hard is The Pit?
      The Pit is rated as Proline difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 17.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Pit?
      The trail has 56 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 624 ft to 680 ft.
      ▼ How long is The Pit?
      The Pit is 315 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Pit?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on The Pit. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access The Pit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Pit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is The Pit?
      The Pit is a very popular trail. There have been 2,060 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,703 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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