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1.9 miles
Distance
119 ft
Climb
-110 ft
Descent
00:24:25
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
60 ft
Altitude min
97 ft
Altitude max
60 ft
Altitude start
66 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-7.6%
Grade max
9.8%
Grade min
2,451 ft
Distance climb
2,392 ft
Distance down
5,269 ft
Distance flat
00:24:25
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Upper MEW Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bridgeton City Trails
    Bridgeton, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

The Upper Section of the Mary Elmer Woods (MEW) Loop. This section has many tight and twisty switch backs, hard climbs, and some short fun and twisty downhill sections. Trail is marked with blue arrow trail markers.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 miles average
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  • 3 rides
  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 38 rides
  • Last: Jul 7, 2026
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Mar 26, 2024 @ 6:42am
Mar 26, 2024
There was a dead tree trunk that fell in the path, but I've moved it
Feb 6, 2024 @ 5:25am
Feb 6, 2024
Aug 18, 2023 @ 10:10am
Aug 18, 2023
Fallen tree about 0.10 miles from the Western entrance by Chutes and ladders.
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on Mar 26, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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        Directions to upper-mew trailhead (39.446410, -75.254850)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper MEW

        Where is Upper MEW located?
        Upper MEW is located in Bridgeton City Trails, Bridgeton, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Bridgeton City Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.44641, -75.25485.
        How hard is Upper MEW?
        Upper MEW is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Upper MEW?
        Upper MEW has 119 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 110 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 60 ft to 97 ft.
        How long is Upper MEW?
        Upper MEW is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.

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