more stats
3,468 ft
Distance
100 ft
Climb
-115 ft
Descent
00:15:24
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
00:15:24
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 [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #290478 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #340986 in Trail Running
    • #133000 in Hiking
    • #41323 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,093 in Mountain Biking · New Jersey [+]
    • #2,982 in Trail Running
    • #1,498 in Hiking
    • #471 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Blaze Color
  • 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.

Tags
Faint trail

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 15 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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on Apr 16, 2026
Ideal
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      Upper Ancients Trail Counterclockwise May 5, 2023
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      7:52 | 280 | May 6, 2023 , Wayne
      Upper Ancients Trail Clockwise Feb 24, 2023
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      10:09 | 134 | May 5, 2023 , Wayne

      1 Review & Comments

      PaulandBella
      Mostly loam. Sections don't drain well. Top of the mountain with some views. Nice addition!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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 15 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 less popular trail with lighter traffic. 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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