9.9 miles
Distance
659 ft
Climb
-679 ft
Descent
583 ft
High Point
-20 ft
Altitude change
326 ft
Altitude min
404 ft
Altitude start
384 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-30.7%
Grade max
22.7%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat

Intermediate route that explores some of Bear Brooks better trails. It is identical to one of the intermediate loops featured at the annual Bear Brook Boogie.

Detailed Description
Bear Brook Intermediate Route is a 10 mile popular intermediate 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 5 trails. This route climbs 659 ft with a max elevation of 583 ft then descends -679 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    10 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 49 min
  • Altitude min
    326 ft
  • Altitude start
    404 ft
  • Altitude end
    384 ft
  • Climb
    659 ft
  • Descent
    -679 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -30.7%
  • Grade min
    22.7%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles

19 Reviews & Comments

Bill_Richards Bill_Richards
This is a great route. The only deviation I would recommend is to take Alp d’ huez towards the end of sentinel pine.

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Trails in Route

Hemlock2 miles
Sentinel Pine1 mile
Bear Brook3,320 ft
Porcupine751 ft
Big Bear3,957 ft

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    46
Avg: 5 (2 votes)
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Big Bear
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
Sentinel Pine
Sep 19, 2026 @ 12:40pm (America/New_York)
Sep 19, 2026
Bear Brook
Jul 27, 2026 @ 5:04pm (America/New_York)
Jul 27, 2026
Porcupine
Jul 27, 2026 @ 5:04pm (America/New_York)
Jul 27, 2026
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