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3,077 ft
Distance
-148 ft
Descent
00:03:34
Avg time
-148 ft
Altitude change
465 ft
Altitude min
613 ft
Altitude max
613 ft
Altitude start
466 ft
Altitude end
-4.8%
Grade
-17.8%
Grade max
-1.8%
Grade min
3,077 ft
Distance down
00:03:34
Avg time
Shepherds Pond Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRingwood State Park
Ringwood, New Jersey -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Ride in RainYes
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Shepherds Pond is a 3,077 ft popular green difficulty dirt/gravel road trail located near Ringwood New Jersey. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 21 miles average
6 Months
- 43 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 503 rides
- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to shepherds-pond trailhead
(41.136550, -74.235200)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shepherds Pond
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Where is Shepherds Pond located?
Shepherds Pond is located in Ringwood State Park, Ringwood, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Ringwood State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.13655, -74.2352.
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How hard is Shepherds Pond?
Shepherds Pond is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Shepherds Pond?
The trail has 148 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 465 ft to 613 ft.
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Is Shepherds Pond a point to point trail?
Shepherds Pond is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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