Tombstone Trail at Wawayanda State Park

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2,539 ft

Distance

102 ft

Climb

-11 ft

Descent

00:06:12

Avg time

89 ft

Altitude change

1,301 ft

Altitude min

1,403 ft

Altitude max

1,301 ft

Altitude start

1,391 ft

Altitude end

3.5%

Grade

-7.3%

Grade max

15.2%

Grade min

1,877 ft

Distance climb

417 ft

Distance down

246 ft

Distance flat

00:06:12

Avg time

Tombstone Details

Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
Riding Area

Wawayanda State Park
Vernon, New Jersey
Difficulty Rating

Green Rate
Local Popularity
95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
Global Ranking
#46310 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #52184 in Trail Running
- #39065 in Hiking
Blaze Color
Trail Type

Singletrack
Bike Type

DH, AM, XC, Fat
Direction

Both Directions
Climb Difficulty

Green
Physical Rating

Easy
Trail Visibility

Always easy to follow
Dogs Allowed

Yes
eBike Allowed

No
Ride in Rain

Yes

Embark on a journey through time and nature along the Tombstone Trail in Wawayanda State Park, where every step uncovers a piece of history intertwined with the beauty of the landscape. This easy trail invites adventurers of all skill levels to traverse its gentle slopes, offering access to two exhilarating paths, Rattlesnake and Pines, waiting to be explored.nnAs you meander along the trail, you tread upon the very ground where the original Cherry Ridge settlement once thrived. Imagine the bustling community that once called these woods home, with the echoes of its past reverberating through the rustling leaves and swaying branches. Along the southern edge of the trail lies a poignant reminder of days gone by—the Cherry Ridge Cemetery, a solemn sanctuary where the final resting places of pioneers still stand sentinel over the land they once cultivated.nnGazing beyond the cemetery, you're transported back in time, envisioning the heart of the settlement that once flourished here. Picture the quaint church, the clang of the blacksmith's hammer, and the bustling activity that once filled these now tranquil woods. The fields that stretched out before you, now cloaked in verdant foliage, were once vibrant farmlands, providing sustenance for the community that thrived in this remote corner of the wilderness.nnYet, as you ascend the Tombstone Trail, the vestiges of the past gradually fade into the embrace of nature. The once-tilled fields give way to dense woodland, reclaiming the land that was once shaped by human hands. Beyond the cemetery, there remains nothing but the silent sentinels of the forest, guarding the secrets of a bygone era.nnSo, as you traverse the Tombstone Trail, take a moment to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history and nature that unfolds before you. Each step is a journey through time, where the whispers of the past mingle with the song of the wind through the trees, inviting you to uncover the stories hidden within Wawayanda State Park's hallowed grounds.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Munsee Lenape

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week

0 rides

6 Months

33 rides
11 miles avg distance

All

490 rides
Last: Jul 19, 2026

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Tombstone Trail Reports

status	date	description
	Apr 8, 2026 @ 6:33pm (America/New_York) Apr 8, 2026
	Nov 1, 2025 @ 4:05pm (America/New_York) Nov 1, 2025	This may be the second post tree down, just below the grave nov1
	Sep 28, 2025 @ 10:52am (America/New_York) Sep 28, 2025
	Dec 15, 2024 @ 7:11pm Dec 15, 2024	Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
	Aug 24, 2024 @ 10:13am Aug 24, 2024