more stats
1.6 miles
Distance
159 ft
Climb
-256 ft
Descent
00:19:07
Avg time
-97 ft
Altitude change
1,150 ft
Altitude min
1,339 ft
Altitude max
1,248 ft
Altitude start
1,152 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-29.6%
Grade max
19.1%
Grade min
3,563 ft
Distance climb
3,412 ft
Distance down
1,417 ft
Distance flat
00:19:07
Avg time

Weldon Brook Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
    Jefferson, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 70 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #94267 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #359485 in Trail Running
    • #325227 in Hiking
    • #18532 in Adaptive Biking
    • #13210 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #588 in Mountain Biking · New Jersey [+]
    • #3,294 in Trail Running
    • #3,454 in Hiking
    • #141 in Adaptive Biking
    • #162 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner

Connects Weldon Brook WMA to Mahlon Dickerson.

Access Info

This trail is mostly part of Weldon Brook WMA. Please know the MTB policy to preserve our access. https://dep.nj.gov/wp-content/uploads/njfw/mtbikepolicy.pdf

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 16 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 155 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Weldon Brook Trail Trail Reports

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on Sep 29, 2026
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to weldon-brook-trail trailhead (41.018720, -74.603120)

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      3.5 ★★★★★
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      HubiD0PTwh
      pretty nice trail, includes a nice, big rock face, some smaller steep rock faces, overall a good trail
      Dooger67
      Tight single track most of the way. Nothing too technical but plenty of challenge an alot of fun. Great option to get back to the 181 parking area

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Weldon Brook Trail located?
      Weldon Brook Trail is located in Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, Jefferson, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Mahlon Dickerson Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.01872, -74.60312.
      ▼ How hard is Weldon Brook Trail?
      Weldon Brook Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Weldon Brook Trail?
      Weldon Brook Trail has 159 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 256 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,150 ft to 1,339 ft.
      ▼ Is Weldon Brook Trail a point to point trail?
      Weldon Brook Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Weldon Brook Trail?
      Weldon Brook Trail is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Weldon Brook Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Weldon Brook Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Weldon Brook Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Weldon Brook Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Weldon Brook Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Weldon Brook Trail. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Weldon Brook Trail?
      Weldon Brook Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 604 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 612 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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