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3,468 ft
Distance
100 ft
Climb
-115 ft
Descent
00:11:33
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
765 ft
Altitude min
859 ft
Altitude max
824 ft
Altitude start
810 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-19.7%
Grade max
16.9%
Grade min
1,122 ft
Distance climb
1,453 ft
Distance down
889 ft
Distance flat
00:11:33
Avg time

Upper Ancients Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    High Mountain
    Wayne, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #156845 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #65645 in Hiking
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  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Wayne Twp.

New section of the Ancients trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 53 rides
  • Last: Jun 13, 2026
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Upper Ancients Trail Reports

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Apr 16, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/New_York)
Apr 16, 2026
 I could not follow the trail riding counterclockwise- leaves and trees down
Dec 7, 2025 @ 10:21am (America/New_York)
Dec 7, 2025
 hard to follow
Oct 15, 2025 @ 10:02am (America/New_York)
Oct 15, 2025
 leaves covering trail
Jul 4, 2025 @ 8:40am
Jul 4, 2025
 Few hard to follow corners
May 20, 2025 @ 10:58am
May 20, 2025
 a bit hard to follow trail in a few spots
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        Upper Ancients Trail Counterclockwise May 5, 2023
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        7:52 | 259 | May 6, 2023 , Wayne
        Upper Ancients Trail Clockwise Feb 24, 2023
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        10:09 | 119 | May 5, 2023 , Wayne

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Ancients

        ▼ Where is Upper Ancients located?
        Upper Ancients 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 40.97818, -74.21678.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Ancients?
        Upper Ancients is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Ancients?
        Upper Ancients has 100 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 115 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 765 ft to 859 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Ancients a point to point trail?
        Upper Ancients is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Ancients?
        Upper Ancients is 3,468 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Ancients?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Ancients. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Ancients?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Ancients are:
        • January (4 activities)
        • September (3 activities)
        • November (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Upper Ancients? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Ancients are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Ancients?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Upper Ancients. The trail is 3,468 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Ancients?
        Upper Ancients is a moderately popular trail. There have been 179 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 200 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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