more stats
1.9 miles
Distance
119 ft
Climb
-110 ft
Descent
00:26:45
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
00:26:45
Avg time

Upper MEW Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bridgeton City Trails
    Bridgeton, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #28853 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #363703 in Trail Running
    • #145430 in Hiking
    • #18308 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #141 in Mountain Biking · New Jersey [+]
    • #3,342 in Trail Running
    • #1,735 in Hiking
    • #215 in Gravel Biking
  • 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.

Tags
Tight and twisty
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 40 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Upper MEW Trail Reports

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Oct 10, 2026 @ 11:02am (America/New_York)
Oct 10, 2026
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 Oct 10, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper MEW?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper MEW. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper MEW?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper MEW are:
      • October (5 activities)
      • March (4 activities)
      • January (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper MEW? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper MEW are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper MEW?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 27 minutes to ride Upper MEW. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper MEW?
      Upper MEW is a moderately popular trail. There have been 151 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 185 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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