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      Hampstead trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often tight and twisty, loamy and flowy. Scenery includes lakes, swimming spots and views. Common trail features include drops, bridges and jumps. Popular destinations include Hampstead Conservation Area and East Hampstead / Plaistow / Atkinson Trail Network.
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      Region Status
      Open as of Aug 16, 2026

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      97
      Trails Mountain Bike
      97
      Trails Gravel Bike
      11
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      4
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      2
      Trails Hike
      96
      Trails Trail Running
      96
      Total Distance
      30 miles
      Total Descent
      4,562 ft
      Total Vertical
      206 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      372 ft
      Reports
      146
      Photos
      55
      Completed Counter
      13,526
      Sub Regions

      Popular Hampstead Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 5.0 • 1,173 ft • 36 ft • 369 •
      Just across the road from the main parking lot. A short, twisty ripper with a couple short ups and a bridge crossing.
      • 95 ★ 4.5 • 1,391 ft • 43 ft • 356 •
      Jump onto this trail for a fun little extra bit of singletrack either coming from Maple Connector or Old Country Lane. Nothing too crazy, but can be loamy, loose, and there's a dip with a steep up that pulls it into blue territory.
      • 100 ★ 3.0 • 735 ft • 24 ft • 343 •
      This is a very short connecting trail that runs from about the middle of Birch, up to West Rd, where you can cross and access Old Country Lane and more of the great Hampstead trail system. Nothing too technical or steep here beyond the...
      • 90 ★ 3.0 • 936 ft • 16 ft • 301 •
      Crosses the road from Maple over to Old Country Lane. Nothing too challenging here; just watch for traffic as you cross the road.
      • 80 ★ 0.0 • 1,322 ft • 3 ft • 279 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 3 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 80 ★ 4.4 • 3,268 ft • 56 ft • 268 •
      One of the funner trails here in the Hampstead area is French's Woodland. As a downhill or an uphill, the trail offers a lot in the way of fun flow, techy rocks and tight and twisty turns. Lots of exits, so if you're headed down, just...
      • 80 ★ 4.0 • 3,495 ft • 101 ft • 264 •
      Part of the Hampstead Conservation system of trails, Hickory is a short loop trail that runs up to Dogwood Trail on both ends. Hickory is a mixture of mostly singletrack, with short pieces of doubletrack, that meanders south from...
      • 90 ★ 0.0 • 1,213 ft • 37 ft • 260 •
      Single track that brings you to or from Mill Shore Ripper. Just follow the obvious flow off of Moore Loop

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Hampstead Mountain Bike Routes

      ★ 2.0 • 9 miles • 745 ft • 14 • Loop •
      Moderate terrain 9 mile ride
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      ★ 3.0 • 12 miles • 1,155 ft • 26 • Loop •
      This ride will give you the full Hampstead ride. You'll see all the goods. As you can see on the map you...
      ★ 4.0 • 20 miles • 1,495 ft • 79 • Point to Point •
      Rocks, Roots and Little bridges you get it all. Most of the route is cleared and easy to follow. A few...
      7 miles • 646 ft • 12 • Loop •
      An intermediate ride around Hampstead's "west" trails. Route can be shortened by bypassing side trails and...

      Photos of Hampstead Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Hampstead Mountain Bike

      Clif Enduro East: Burke Recap
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      trail: Green
      2:51 | 2463 | Aug 8, 2017
      Bikepacking the White Mountains New Hampshire
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      trail: White
      10:08 | 166 | Dec 31, 2016
      hills of the mighty blackstone
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      trail: White
      4:33 | 535 | Feb 28, 2014

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      Recent Comments

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      grimgravitytrailDouble DownRide it reverse. So much better
      Oct 7, 2025 @ 12:59pm
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      camSullytrailBlue MoonThe rock roll on this trail is sweet! The...
      Jun 14, 2023 @ 8:04am
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      Chris911SCtrailNew TrailPretty fun. Feels longer than it is
      May 21, 2023 @ 4:51pm
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      dukeblastertrailIndian 2Logging really messed this trail section up...
      Oct 22, 2022 @ 5:51pm
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      shannonturner29trailNew Trailtree down near end of trail
      Sep 8, 2021 @ 5:55am
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      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike9730 miles4,564 ft14 miles207 ft
      #1,790#165314647,963
      Gravel Bike114 miles509 ft2 miles177 ft
      #3,314#2512
      Adaptive Bike41 mile128 ft2,392 ft151 ft
      #7,342#532
      Winter Fat Bike22,749 ft69 ft938 ft66 ft
      #4,058#39
      Hike9630 miles4,528 ft14 miles207 ft
      #5,487#502146454
      Trail Running9630 miles4,528 ft14 miles207 ft
      #5,058#42146105

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Hampstead?
      Hampstead has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Hampstead?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Hampstead are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Hampstead?
      There are 2 parking locations listed in Hampstead. The most popular parking spots are:
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Hampstead?
      The longest trail in Hampstead is Green at 1.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Hampstead?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Hampstead?
      ▼ How many trails are in Hampstead?
      Hampstead has a total of 97 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Hampstead to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Hampstead?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Hampstead is Orange with 244 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Hampstead?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Hampstead is Green with 220 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Hampstead?
      Hampstead supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Hampstead?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Hampstead is Woodland Crosscut with an average grade of 17.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Hampstead?
      Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Hampstead. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ Are there any trails with waterfalls in Hampstead?
      Yes, there are 1 waterfall locations noted along trails in Hampstead. View the points of interest map to discover trails near waterfalls.
      ▼ What trails have the biggest jumps in Hampstead?
      The trails with the biggest jumps in Hampstead are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Hampstead?
      Out of 60 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 55
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 5
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Hampstead?
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Hampstead?
      The most popular Strava segments in Hampstead are:
      • CEMETARY DH (ACCURATE) (478 athletes)
      • French's Woodland Downhill (439 athletes)
      • Eagle DH to Mills Up (385 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Hampstead.
      ▼ What are some popular technical trail features in Hampstead?
      There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Hampstead. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Hampstead.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Hampstead?
      Yes, there are 4 accessible/adaptive trails in Hampstead. View all adaptive trails in Hampstead for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Hampstead?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Hampstead?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Hampstead are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Hampstead.
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