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SaveBroken Ground Trails Access to the trails: Directions to Curtisville Rd Trail-Head Parking From I-393, take exit 2, East Side Dr. Turn right, then take the 3rd right onto South Curtisville Rd. Continue straight to the trailhead parking on the left side, just beyond the beaver pond. From East Concord village, just past the gas station, go up East Side Dr. (Rt 132), take the 2nd left onto Portsmouth St., then at the stop sign, a left onto South Curtisville Rd. Continue to the trail-head parking.
Directions to Portsmouth St Trail-Head Parking From East Side Drive, turn onto Portsmouth St. The trailhead parking is on the left by the power lines just before the Interstate 393 overpass.
Directions to Portsmouth St Trail-Head Parking From East Side Drive, turn onto Portsmouth St. The trailhead parking is on the left by the power lines just before the Interstate 393 overpass.
source: Broken Ground Trails
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: City Managed
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
18 trails
- Hike
18 trails
- Trail Running
18 trails
Region Details
- 2
- 12
- 4
Region Status
Open as of Jul 19, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 18
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 18
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 5
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 8
- Trails Hike
- 18
- Trails Trail Running
- 18
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 1
- Total Distance
- 12 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,564 ft
- Total Vertical
- 227 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 527 ft
- Reports
- 108
- Photos
- 52
- Completed Counter
- 3,661
Popular Broken Ground Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 3,268 ft • 27 ft • 280 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 1,811 ft • 24 ft • 274 •
Short alternate route on the orange blazed marsh loop, avoids a lot of the climbing you would otherwise do underneath the powerlines. Really fun, smooth section of trail through the woods.
• 95 ★ 4.4 • 2,749 ft • 38 ft • 265 •
Popular green difficulty mixed. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 133 ft • 256 •
Popular blue difficulty family friendly mixed. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 133 ft blue climb. It features bridge. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 3,159 ft • 79 ft • 251 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1,985 ft • 18 ft • 232 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 18 ft blue climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 853 ft • 28 ft • 208 •
The trails: Hiking travel time: about 2 hours Distance: about 2.5 miles for the trail system. The Batchelder Mill Road trail system is the byproduct of logging that occurred some years ago. The trails were made when logs were dragged...
Broken Ground Mountain Bike Routes
Photos of Broken Ground Mountain Bike
Videos of Broken Ground Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Trail - Orange Loop | Jul 19, 2026 @ 11:44am (America/New_York) Jul 19, 2026 | Ideal | grampy-jojo | ||
| Ry's Way | May 31, 2026 @ 10:44am (America/New_York) May 31, 2026 | Unknown | DarrenUgyWbi | ||
| Ghost Pipe | Apr 25, 2026 @ 1:39pm (America/New_York) Apr 25, 2026 | Ideal | grampy-jojo | ||
| Howard C. Nowell Trail Blue Loop | Oct 28, 2025 @ 5:00pm (America/New_York) Oct 28, 2025 | Ideal | Oldbikersam | ||
| Pond Trail - Yellow Loop | Oct 28, 2025 @ 5:00pm (America/New_York) Oct 28, 2025 | Ideal | Oldbikersam | ||
| Marsh Loop Alternate | Oct 28, 2025 @ 5:00pm (America/New_York) Oct 28, 2025 | Ideal | Oldbikersam | ||
| Cliff's trail | Jul 4, 2025 @ 11:08am Jul 4, 2025 | Ideal | ColePadulaetm | ||
| Broken Ground Trails to Batcheder Mill Tails | Nov 24, 2024 @ 10:16am Nov 24, 2024 | Dry | SCoves12 | ||
| Howard C. Nowell Trail Blue Loop | Oct 12, 2024 @ 9:42am Oct 12, 2024 | Ideal | Oldbikersam | ||
| Marsh loop (orange) | Apr 6, 2024 @ 10:17am Apr 6, 2024 | Snow Covered | mtnfun2 CNH NEMBA |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mattb1414 | vote | trail | activity #103521716 and 1 more | Sep 10, 2026 @ 9:21pm Sep 10, 2026 |
| mattb1414 | comment | trail | activity #103506799 | Sep 10, 2026 @ 4:14pm Sep 10, 2026 |
| mattb1414 | add | photo | activity #103506686 | Sep 10, 2026 @ 4:13pm Sep 10, 2026 |
| mattb1414 | ridden | trail | activity #103501614 | Sep 10, 2026 @ 2:51pm Sep 10, 2026 |
| mattb1414 | wishlist | trail | activity #102990430 | Sep 3, 2026 @ 4:42pm Sep 3, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Really enjoyed this trail, met the builder out... | Sep 10, 2026 @ 4:14pm Sep 10, 2026 | ||
| report | Big Tree in the middle of the trail | May 31, 2026 @ 12:03pm May 31, 2026 | ||
| trail | Why is someone 'planting' rocks in the... | Nov 4, 2025 @ 4:28pm Nov 4, 2025 | ||
| trail | This trail changes every time I ride it and a... | Nov 4, 2025 @ 4:26pm Nov 4, 2025 | ||
| trail | Following an overnight shower the trail... | Oct 13, 2025 @ 9:29am Oct 13, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
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| Oak Hill | 3 | 10 | 2 | 2.7 km | |
| Quarry Trails | 3.7 km | ||||
| Spear's Park Trails | 6 | 4.2 km | |||
| Hospital/Winant Park | 4 | 14 | 7 | 4.3 km | |
| Big Dickerman Forest | 4.7 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 18 | 12 miles | 1,565 ft | 5 miles | 226 ft | #3,731 | #27 | 52 | 108 | 1 | 3,666 | |
| Gravel Bike | 5 | 3 miles | 289 ft | 1 mile | 128 ft | #3,328 | #1,540 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 2 miles | 213 ft | 4,957 ft | 98 ft | #3,333 | #1,542 | 3 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 8 | 7 miles | 1,227 ft | 3 miles | 226 ft | #3,328 | #1,540 | 7 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 18 | 12 miles | 1,565 ft | 5 miles | 226 ft | #12,154 | #111 | 108 | 70 | |||
| Trail Running | 18 | 12 miles | 1,565 ft | 5 miles | 226 ft | #10,844 | #85 | 108 | 210 | |||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 5,187 ft | 167 ft | 3,215 ft | 148 ft | 6 | 11 | |||||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 5,187 ft | 167 ft | 3,215 ft | 148 ft | 6 | ||||||
| Nordic Ski | 1 | 5,187 ft | 167 ft | 3,215 ft | 148 ft | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Broken Ground?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Broken Ground are:
- Ry's Way (4.4/5)
- Ghost Pipe (4.2/5)
- Batchelder Mills Trail (Blue) (4.2/5)
- Howard C. Nowell Trail Blue Loop (4.2/5)
- Batchelder Mills Trail (Red) (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Broken Ground?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Broken Ground are:
- September (126 activities)
- July (115 activities)
- August (115 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Broken Ground?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Broken Ground. 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 Broken Ground?
The longest trail in Broken Ground is Batchelder Mills Trail (Red) at 1.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Broken Ground?
The best hiking trails in Broken Ground are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Broken Ground?
The best trail running trails in Broken Ground are:
- Marsh Loop Alternate
- Howard C. Nowell Trail Blue Loop
- Ghost Pipe
- Ry's Way
- Howard C. Nowell Trail Blue Loop
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How many trails are in Broken Ground?
Broken Ground has a total of 18 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Broken Ground to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Broken Ground?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Broken Ground is Batchelder Mills Trail (Red) with 506 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Broken Ground?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Broken Ground is Batchelder Mills Trail (Red) with 496 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Broken Ground?
Broken Ground supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Broken Ground?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Broken Ground is Marsh Trail - Orange Loop with an average grade of 2.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Broken Ground?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Broken Ground. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Broken Ground?
The overall region status for Broken Ground is Clear / Green. Out of 15 trails:
- Clear / Green: 13
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Broken Ground?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Broken Ground are: View all mountain biking routes in Broken Ground.
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What type of bike is most common in Broken Ground?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Broken Ground are:
- AM (167 activities)
- XC (119 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Broken Ground?
The most popular Strava segments in Broken Ground are:
- Nowell Singletrack (792 athletes)
- Rys Way lower (733 athletes)
- Nowell Up (554 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Broken Ground?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Broken Ground are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Broken Ground?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Broken Ground are:
- No Name (5/5)
- Marsh Trail - Orange Loop (5/5)
- Pond Trail - Yellow Loop (4.4/5)
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