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4,957 ft
Distance
97 ft
Climb
-182 ft
Descent
00:20:07
Avg time
-87 ft
Altitude change
1,194 ft
Altitude min
1,281 ft
Altitude max
1,281 ft
Altitude start
1,194 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-20.7%
Grade max
17.8%
Grade min
1,184 ft
Distance climb
1,991 ft
Distance down
1,749 ft
Distance flat
00:20:07
Avg time
Black Magic Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaMahlon Dickerson Reservation
Jefferson, New Jersey -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerMorris County Parks
A very technical trail on narrow twisty up and down single track with lots of rocks and rock rolls.
Easy to follow except for a couple sections.
Be safe and enjoy.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 14 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jul 5, 2026
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(41.022770, -74.604630)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Magic
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Where is Black Magic located?
Black Magic 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 41.02277, -74.60463.
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How hard is Black Magic?
Black Magic is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Black Magic?
Black Magic has 97 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 182 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,194 ft to 1,281 ft.
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Is Black Magic a point to point trail?
Black Magic is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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