13.0 miles
Distance
1,323 ft
Climb
-1,316 ft
Descent
1,239 ft
High Point
8 ft
Altitude change
825 ft
Altitude min
941 ft
Altitude start
948 ft
Altitude end
-41.4%
Grade max
27.7%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat

The base loop starts on tech old school trails in the state park. The 2nd part takes you to the Pine mountain trails that are more new school and has options for large jumps and drops.
This loop can easily be expanded to 20ish miles by adding in other smaller loops along the way.

Detailed Description
Coos Trails base loop is a 13 mile popular intermediate route located near Gorham New Hampshire. This mountain bike only route and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 12 trails. This route climbs 1,323 ft with a max elevation of 1,239 ft then descends -1,316 ft.
Tags
BridgesDropsJumps

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
Coös Cycling Club (cooscyclingclub.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    13 miles
  • Avg time
    3 hr 10 min
  • Altitude change
    8 ft
  • Altitude min
    825 ft
  • Altitude start
    941 ft
  • Altitude end
    948 ft
  • Climb
    1,323 ft
  • Descent
    -1,316 ft
  • Grade max
    -41.4%
  • Grade min
    27.7%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Physical rating
    Hard
Avg: 3 (3 votes)
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