18.1 miles
Distance
1,914 ft
Climb
-1,934 ft
Descent
826 ft
High Point
-20 ft
Altitude change
324 ft
Altitude min
404 ft
Altitude start
384 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-33.1%
Grade max
43.3%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat

A bigger loop at Bear Brook, best ridden this one direction.

Detailed Description
Bear Brook big loop is a 18 mile popular expert route located near Allenstown New Hampshire. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 23 trails. This route climbs 1,914 ft with a max elevation of 826 ft then descends -1,934 ft.
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Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: Sep 19, 2026)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Jun 8, 2024)

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
Southern New Hampshire NEMBA Chapter (www.nemba.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    18 miles
  • Avg time
    6 hr 6 min
  • Altitude min
    324 ft
  • Altitude start
    404 ft
  • Altitude end
    384 ft
  • Climb
    1,914 ft
  • Descent
    -1,934 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -33.1%
  • Grade min
    43.3%
  • Distance climb
    7 miles
  • Distance down
    8 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles

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Trails in Route

Pitch Pine1,568 ft
Hemlock2 miles
Campground2,766 ft
Pitch Pine2,333 ft
Broken Boulder3,947 ft
Chipmunk2 miles
Bobcat trail1,827 ft
Bear Hill1 mile
Ferret1,175 ft
Hedgehog Ledge1 mile
Bear Hill676 ft
Lane1,381 ft
Carr Ridge1 mile
Cascade1,027 ft
Catamount Shortcut1,460 ft
Catamount Hill2,516 ft
Wildcat3,540 ft
Alp D' Huez200 ft
Sentinel Pine148 ft
One Mile1,483 ft
Bear Brook1 mile
Little Bear3,973 ft
Big Bear3,999 ft

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    4
Avg: 4 (1 votes)
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Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved
Hemlock Trail
mtb
Hemlock Trail
trail: Hemlock
5:11 | 210 | comments: 0 | favs:
Jul 21, 2026
Bear Brook State Park Mountain Biking  - ...
mtb
Bear Brook State Park Mountain Biking - Beginner MTB Trails
52:26 | 444 | comments: 0 | favs:
Aug 29, 2022

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Big Bear
Oct 10, 2026 @ 1:54pm (America/New_York)
Oct 10, 2026
Chipmunk
Oct 10, 2026 @ 1:54pm (America/New_York)
Oct 10, 2026
Hemlock
Oct 10, 2026 @ 1:54pm (America/New_York)
Oct 10, 2026
Great ride. Not too many leaves down yet
Broken Boulder
Oct 10, 2026 @ 1:54pm (America/New_York)
Oct 10, 2026
Sentinel Pine
Sep 19, 2026 @ 12:40pm (America/New_York)
Sep 19, 2026
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