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5,177 ft
Distance
134 ft
Climb
-145 ft
Descent
00:12:45
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
563 ft
Altitude min
678 ft
Altitude max
634 ft
Altitude start
627 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-19.6%
Grade max
17%
Grade min
1,690 ft
Distance climb
2,215 ft
Distance down
1,276 ft
Distance flat
00:12:45
Avg time

Twisty Deer Path Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    High Mountain
    Wayne, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #117635 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #296929 in Trail Running
    • #153766 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #735 in Mountain Biking · New Jersey [+]
    • #2,583 in Trail Running
    • #1,879 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Wayne Twp.

Proposed Closure 11/2021

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Faint trailRock gardens
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Twisty Deer Path... Trail Reports

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Aug 5, 2026 @ 11:29am (America/New_York)
Aug 5, 2026
lots of debris everywhere
Dec 7, 2025 @ 10:21am (America/New_York)
Dec 7, 2025
Jun 5, 2024 @ 8:21am
Jun 5, 2024
so overgrown along the west side of trail but the east is pretty good
Feb 7, 2024 @ 8:41am
Feb 7, 2024
Take the High Mountain Trail User Survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HMPPsurvey
Jan 2, 2023 @ 1:22am
Jan 2, 2023
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Twisty Deer Path Loop located?
      Twisty Deer Path Loop 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 40.97209, -74.21003.
      ▼ How hard is Twisty Deer Path Loop?
      Twisty Deer Path Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Twisty Deer Path Loop?
      Twisty Deer Path Loop has 134 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 145 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 563 ft to 678 ft.
      ▼ Is Twisty Deer Path Loop a point to point trail?
      Twisty Deer Path Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Twisty Deer Path Loop?
      Twisty Deer Path Loop is 5,177 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Twisty Deer Path Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Twisty Deer Path Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Twisty Deer Path Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Twisty Deer Path Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Twisty Deer Path Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Twisty Deer Path Loop. The trail is 5,177 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Twisty Deer Path Loop?
      Twisty Deer Path Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 432 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 471 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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