Course

The challenging courses feature up to 13 sectors of dirt, gravel, and hardscrabble roads (covering approximately 16% of the courses) as they way through scenic farmland and country towns in New Jersey's Sourlands.

Blawenburg, NJ
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Wind: 9mph N
Humidity: 40%
Pressure: 30.13"Hg
UV index: 5
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Hell of Hunterdon Courses: We are Offering 3 Options!

Participants will be given access to Official Cue Sheets and GPS Data and other information a few days before the event.  Please note that the courses are subject to change at anytime, without notice.  The courses still have modifications due to 2 bridges damaged during Hurricane Ida in 2021, that are still closed. 

  • The Long Course is 81 miles long with 13 dirt, gravel, and hardscrabble sectors, (16% of the course).  This Course has 2 Aid Stations.
  • The Medium Course is 55 Miles long with 8 unpaved sectors (13% of the course).  This course has 1 Aid Station
  • The Short Course is 31 miles long with 4 unpaved sectors (10% of the course).  The course does not have any aid stations.
  • All Courses can be shortened by 5 miles, which also removes ca 500′ of elevation gain, by taking the posted short cut.

Start Time
The ride starts “At-Will” between 7:30AM – 9:00AM from the:
Princeton Elks Lodge
354 Route 518
Blawenburg, NJ 08504  (aka Skillman, NJ 08558)

Cut Off Times
In order to ensure safety and support the following cut-off times have been established:

  • 10:45AM  All Riders intending to ride the Long Course must be past the Long Course/Medium Course Split, otherwise they are required to take the Medium Course.
  • 2:45PM   All Riders who have not crossed RT-518 following Aunt Molly Rd. will be required to take the Official Short Cut

Course Marking
Due to staff & volunteer challenges, we are not marking the course, but you will have access to GPS Files, Free use of the Ride With GPS App, and Cue Sheets

Parking
There is No Parking at the Elks Lodge.  View Parking Info Here