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SaveTrail riding in Amherst began in earnest in May 2016 when the OHRV ordinance prohibiting use on town trails was revised to exclude bicycles - which are of course not OHRVs. This left the decision up to the Conservation Commission to decide on permitted uses on a parcel by parcel basis. For town land, unless posted no bikes, it's rideable.
There are a few primary riding areas in town. The centerpiece for riding is the Fellowship of the Ring themed Haseltine, where early NEMBA chapter members build single track. Nearby, the Bicentennial Trail connects 3 major areas - Joe English Reservation, Betty Arnold Forest, and a collection of parcels referred to here as "Bicentennial South". The B-H Trail connects Bicentennial to Haseltine, so they are all connected without the need to ride on the road. In all, nearly 20 miles of connected trails. Other small areas include Lindabury Orchard, Caesar's Brook, Patch Hill, Converse Woods, Grater Road, Pond Parish/Converse Woods. Finally, the Grater Road trails/trailhead serves as a primary access/connection into an extensive network of the Grater Woods trails in Merrimack.
There are a few primary riding areas in town. The centerpiece for riding is the Fellowship of the Ring themed Haseltine, where early NEMBA chapter members build single track. Nearby, the Bicentennial Trail connects 3 major areas - Joe English Reservation, Betty Arnold Forest, and a collection of parcels referred to here as "Bicentennial South". The B-H Trail connects Bicentennial to Haseltine, so they are all connected without the need to ride on the road. In all, nearly 20 miles of connected trails. Other small areas include Lindabury Orchard, Caesar's Brook, Patch Hill, Converse Woods, Grater Road, Pond Parish/Converse Woods. Finally, the Grater Road trails/trailhead serves as a primary access/connection into an extensive network of the Grater Woods trails in Merrimack.
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- Mountain Bike
81 trails
- E-Bike
16 trails
- Adaptive Bike
5 trails
- Hike
89 trails
- Trail Running
89 trails
- Snowshoe
33 trails
- Nordic Ski
24 trails
Region Details
- 6
- 32
- 38
- 4
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Sep 4, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 90
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 81
- Trails E-Bike
- 16
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 13
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 5
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 89
- Trails Trail Running
- 89
- Trails Snowmobile
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 33
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 24
- Total Distance
- 43 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,437 ft
- Total Vertical
- 440 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 654 ft
- Reports
- 199
- Photos
- 102
- Completed Counter
- 9,171
Sub Regions
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Betty Arnold Forest
- 2
- 9
- 1
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Bicentennial South
- 3
- 3
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Caesar's Brook
- 2
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Haseltine
- 5
- 5
- 2
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Joe English Reservation
- 2
- 9
- 1
- 1
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Joppa Hill Farm
- 1
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Pond Parish Town Forest
- 13
- 5
Popular Amherst Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 505 ft • 29 ft • 355 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 1 mile • 126 ft • 292 •
Popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 126 ft green climb. It features bridge, rock face and rock garden. Exposure: Normal Injury Risk. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb black. Winter use: Backcountry snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 1,988 ft • 77 ft • 282 •
The Trail climbs from the Betty Forest parking area, traversing the shoulder of Cricket Hill. It crosses the before terminating at the . Rides great in both directions, but a bit tougher to climb than .
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 202 ft • 273 •
An extension to the existing , the "Upper Lorden" section is designed singletrack to the height of land. A great out & back, or connect via the doubletrack/herd path to Hemlock and ride to Joe English Reserve.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 3,727 ft • 73 ft • 259 •
This trail is almost entirely on the land of the town transfer station. The western section running north/south is actually a discontinued section of . It was rehabilitated and used often by locals. When the town bought the Arnold land...
• 95 ★ 3.0 • 1,112 ft • 17 ft • 246 •
A connector on private land, not blazed. Starts on the north side of Austin Road, directly across from the boulder lot on the east side of Haseltine. Connects to in Betty Forest. Avoids the hike-a-bike stairs on .
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 2,457 ft • 43 ft • 244 •
The original Connected the to the . It is an old hiking trail/skidder road, and does not ride well uphill. It is a fun downhill trail, allowing for a nice clockwise loop around Cricket Hill. For a super long downhill, start at the...
Amherst Mountain Bike Routes
12 miles • 1,334 ft • 12 • Loop •
This is a long, technical climbing route with some fun flow thrown in that will require walking a few...
31 miles • 2,928 ft • 26 • Point to Point •
Multi park tour. connecting from amherst and merrimack parcels
13 miles • 1,658 ft • 33 • Loop •
A tour of Joe English, Betty Arnold and the Bicentennial Trail systems with backtracking minimized....
4 miles • 429 ft • 6 •
This loop is the only reliable winter riding in snowy conditions. The terrain is the only parts level...
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Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Haseltine to Betty Arnold | Sep 4, 2026 @ 5:15pm (America/New_York) Sep 4, 2026 | Dry | trailsquatch31 | When coming from bicentennial do not turn... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Josiah Parker Trail | Jul 15, 2026 @ 11:43am (America/New_York) Jul 15, 2026 | Variable | mappermook TRAILFORKS | ||
| Parker Farm Trail | Jul 15, 2026 @ 11:43am (America/New_York) Jul 15, 2026 | Ideal | mappermook TRAILFORKS | ||
| Baboosic Lake Road Link | Jul 15, 2026 @ 11:43am (America/New_York) Jul 15, 2026 | Dry | mappermook TRAILFORKS | ||
| Ermine | Jul 15, 2026 @ 11:43am (America/New_York) Jul 15, 2026 | Ideal | mappermook TRAILFORKS | ||
| Flowier | Jul 15, 2026 @ 11:43am (America/New_York) Jul 15, 2026 | Ideal | mappermook TRAILFORKS | ||
| Josiah Parker Trail Extension | Jul 15, 2026 @ 11:43am (America/New_York) Jul 15, 2026 | Ideal | mappermook TRAILFORKS | ||
| Pond Parish Loop | Jul 15, 2026 @ 11:43am (America/New_York) Jul 15, 2026 | Ideal | mappermook TRAILFORKS | ||
| Pond Parish Trail | Jul 4, 2026 @ 9:48am (America/New_York) Jul 4, 2026 | Variable | mappermook TRAILFORKS | ||
| Fisher | Jul 4, 2026 @ 9:48am (America/New_York) Jul 4, 2026 | Ideal | mappermook TRAILFORKS | ||
| Mink | Jul 2, 2026 @ 9:27am (America/New_York) Jul 2, 2026 | Ideal | mappermook TRAILFORKS |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trailsquatch31 | add | report | activity #103046399 | Sep 4, 2026 @ 2:15pm Sep 4, 2026 |
| jibbysspeedshop | ridden | trail | activity #101768738 | Aug 18, 2026 @ 7:58am Aug 18, 2026 |
| NBs79Wwc | ridden | trail | activity #101533446 | Aug 15, 2026 @ 8:10am Aug 15, 2026 |
| AbsCJBjE | wishlist | route | activity #99747479 | Jul 22, 2026 @ 7:39am Jul 22, 2026 |
| mappermook | add | trail | activity #99364737 and 1 more | Jul 17, 2026 @ 4:52am Jul 17, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Def ride this clockwise, so you can use the... | Jun 25, 2026 @ 5:44pm Jun 25, 2026 | ||
| trail | Fun twisty flowy riding, and pretty easy for... | May 19, 2026 @ 8:31am May 19, 2026 | ||
| trail | Pretty easy climb, and a fun flowy descent... | May 26, 2024 @ 7:14am May 26, 2024 | ||
| trail | Really great "dark blue" trail. Feels like a... | May 26, 2024 @ 7:13am May 26, 2024 | ||
| trail | Watch for the trail on the left near the end... | May 26, 2024 @ 7:11am May 26, 2024 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails167 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k4 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge34 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k4 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge35 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 81 | 39 miles | 4,035 ft | 14 miles | 413 ft | #2,521 | #905 | 100 | 199 | 4 | 8,057 | |
| E-Bike | 16 | 8 miles | 728 ft | 3 miles | 157 ft | #7,824 | #2,362 | 174 | 95 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 13 | 5 miles | 341 ft | 2 miles | 433 ft | #1,009 | #555 | 5 | 53 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 5 | 1 mile | 92 ft | 2,717 ft | 121 ft | #7,047 | #2,142 | 7 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 1 mile | 171 ft | 3,570 ft | 121 ft | #1,009 | #555 | 1 | ||||
| Horse | 3 | 2 miles | 253 ft | 5,069 ft | 413 ft | 19 | ||||||
| Hike | 89 | 42 miles | 4,432 ft | 15 miles | 440 ft | #4,500 | #1,576 | 2 | 199 | 1,300 | ||
| Trail Running | 89 | 42 miles | 4,432 ft | 15 miles | 440 ft | #4,341 | #1,324 | 199 | 365 | |||
| Snowmobile | 1 | 4,997 ft | 7 ft | 719 ft | 39 ft | |||||||
| Snowshoe | 33 | 12 miles | 1,352 ft | 5 miles | 410 ft | #958 | #470 | 3 | 82 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 24 | 8 miles | 768 ft | 3 miles | 161 ft | #1,320 | #610 | 3 | 30 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Amherst
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What are the best places to ride in Amherst?
Amherst has 8 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Amherst?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Amherst are:
- Bullwinkle (4.2/5)
- Upper Old Mail Rd Trail (4.1/5)
- Lower Old Mail Rd Trail (4.1/5)
- Rocky (4.1/5)
- Cricket Crossing (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Amherst?
There are 10 parking locations listed in Amherst. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Amherst?
The longest trail in Amherst is Bicentennial Trail at 2.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Amherst?
The best hiking trails in Amherst are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Amherst?
The best trail running trails in Amherst are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Amherst?
Amherst has a total of 90 trails. Of those, 81 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Amherst to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Amherst?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Amherst is Highland Trail with 315 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Amherst?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Amherst is Bicentennial Trail - JER with 277 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Amherst?
Amherst supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Amherst?
The following bike services are available in Amherst:
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Amherst?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Amherst is Connector with an average grade of 7.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Amherst?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Amherst. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Amherst?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Amherst are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Amherst?
The overall region status for Amherst is Clear / Green. Out of 56 trails:
- Clear / Green: 49
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
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What are the trail conditions in Amherst?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Amherst:
- Dry: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Amherst?
Yes, Amherst supports e-bike riding. There are 7 trails in Amherst that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Amherst?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Amherst are: View all mountain biking routes in Amherst.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Amherst?
The most popular Strava segments in Amherst are:
- Bicentennial to Lorden (669 athletes)
- Caterpillar (Outbound) (644 athletes)
- B-H Up (Bicentennial to shortcut) (469 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Amherst?
There are 3 technical trail features (TTFs) in Amherst. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Amherst.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Amherst?
Yes, there are 5 accessible/adaptive trails in Amherst. View all adaptive trails in Amherst for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Amherst?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Amherst are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Amherst?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Amherst are:
- I Scream (4/5)
- Betty Arnold Forest Entry (3/5)
- Haseltine to Betty Arnold (3/5)
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