8.5 miles
Distance
432 ft
Climb
-436 ft
Descent
556 ft
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Choice of Big Bear, Little Bear, Salt Lick or Moose/Squirrel as ending variants.

Detailed Description
Beginner Loop; Campground and Back is a 9 mile popular easy 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 6 trails. This route climbs 432 ft with a max elevation of 556 ft then descends -436 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    3
More Stats for Beginner Loop; Campground and Back mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    1 hr 16 min
  • Altitude min
    381 ft
  • Altitude start
    404 ft
  • Altitude end
    400 ft
  • Grade max
    -15.3%
  • Grade min
    14.8%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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