more stats
889 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:04:13
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
1,132 ft
Altitude min
1,154 ft
Altitude max
1,143 ft
Altitude start
1,155 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-10.8%
Grade max
7.2%
Grade min
502 ft
Distance climb
171 ft
Distance down
217 ft
Distance flat
00:04:13
Avg time

Yellow (Stonegate) Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
    Jefferson, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #99155 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42813 in Trail Running
    • #26060 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Morris County Parks

This section of the Yellow (Stonegate) Trail has a challenging rocky section to navigate immediately after dropping below the parking lot. Most bikers use the service road northeast on Weldon Road to begin this loop counterclockwise.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 19 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 185 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Yellow (Stonegate) Trail Reports

Status:
on Apr 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.32 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      PaulandBella
      Best be ready and warmed up a little before dropping into this short extension by the lot. I would rate it black.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Yellow (Stonegate) located?
      Yellow (Stonegate) 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 41.00755, -74.5861.
      How hard is Yellow (Stonegate)?
      Yellow (Stonegate) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      What is the elevation gain for Yellow (Stonegate)?
      Yellow (Stonegate) has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,132 ft to 1,154 ft.
      Is Yellow (Stonegate) a point to point trail?
      Yellow (Stonegate) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Yellow (Stonegate)?
      Yellow (Stonegate) is 889 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Yellow (Stonegate)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Yellow (Stonegate). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How do I access Yellow (Stonegate)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Yellow (Stonegate) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Yellow (Stonegate)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Yellow (Stonegate). The trail is 889 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Yellow (Stonegate)?
      Yellow (Stonegate) is a very popular trail. There have been 559 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 711 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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