27.7 miles
Distance
1,886 ft
Climb
-1,886 ft
Descent
458 ft
High Point
For the endurance junkies. Hits up almost everything at Horse Hill, Wasserman, and Grater.
Detailed Description
Big ol' Amherst/Merrimack ride is a 28 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Merrimack 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 1,886 ft with a max elevation of 458 ft then descends -1,886 ft.
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Riding area
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeAM, XC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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Ridelogs
More Stats for Big ol' Amherst/Merrimack ride mountain bike route
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Avg time1 hr 48 min
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Altitude min195 ft
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Altitude start307 ft
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Altitude end308 ft
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Grade max-31.5%
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Grade min37.8%
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Distance climb12 miles
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Distance down11 miles
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Distance flat4 miles
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