12.3 miles
Distance
1,334 ft
Climb
-1,340 ft
Descent
654 ft
High Point

This is a long, technical climbing route with some fun flow thrown in that will require walking a few steep sections on the way back. Took me about 3 hours to complete and maybe 20 mins of hike-a-bike.

Detailed Description
12 miles and 1200 ft is a 12 mile popular intermediate route located near Amherst New Hampshire. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 12 trails. This route climbs 1,334 ft with a max elevation of 654 ft then descends -1,340 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
More Stats for 12 miles and 1200 ft mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    2 hr 55 min
  • Altitude min
    325 ft
  • Altitude start
    371 ft
  • Altitude end
    364 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -24.3%
  • Grade min
    25.1%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
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