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3,514 ft
Distance
58 ft
Climb
-49 ft
Descent
00:07:12
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
936 ft
Altitude min
973 ft
Altitude max
936 ft
Altitude start
945 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-8%
Grade max
20.2%
Grade min
994 ft
Distance climb
1,388 ft
Distance down
1,129 ft
Distance flat
00:07:12
Avg time

Estus Hood Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Stephens State Park Area of Allamuchy
    Mount Olive, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #52730 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    New Jersey DEP

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Estus Hood is a 3,514 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Mount Olive New Jersey. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 58 ft green climb. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18.4 km average
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  • 14 rides
  • 19.1 km avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 18, 2026
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Sep 28, 2025 @ 7:13pm (America/New_York)
Sep 28, 2025
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Aug 12, 2024 @ 4:57pm
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Jul 13, 2024 @ 6:18pm
Jul 13, 2024
beware wasp nest intersection of estus hood and under the mulch
Jun 20, 2024 @ 7:54am
Jun 20, 2024
Trails were fine (GPS very helpful to navigate) but, put on bug spray (annoying gnats and biting flies)
Oct 12, 2023 @ 4:15am
Oct 12, 2023
Tree down across trail
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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        Directions to estus-hood trailhead (40.904480, -74.743380)

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        Routes with this trail

        9 miles 762 ft 43 Loop
        Fun 9 mile loop at Stephens. Many variants of this loop can be done. To be ridden clockwise.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Estus Hood

        Where is Estus Hood located?
        Estus Hood is located in Stephens State Park Area of Allamuchy, Mount Olive, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Stephens State Park Area of Allamuchy trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.90448, -74.74338.
        How hard is Estus Hood?
        Estus Hood is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Estus Hood?
        Estus Hood has 58 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 49 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 936 ft to 973 ft.
        Is Estus Hood a point to point trail?
        Estus Hood is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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