10.1 miles
Distance
1,104 ft
Climb
-1,104 ft
Descent
1,158 ft
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
504 ft
Altitude min
528 ft
Altitude start
528 ft
Altitude end
-38.6%
Grade max
44.9%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat

Drummer Hill is not the most beginner friendly set of trails. The Stonewall farm trails may be a better starting point if you're brand new to the sport.

This loop will take you around 1.5hrs depending on how hard you go. It'll give you a good idea of the Drummer Hill trail network. This is a great loop for any intermediate to advanced level riders. The ideal bike for this ride would be a 120-150mm trail bike. That being said, you can definitely get by with a Hardtail or rigid. There are no mandatory drops, but there are plenty of technical lines all over the place.

Variations:
Shorter Loop: Once you get to the end of the Exit 1 trail, take 48T (48 Turns) over far side. (~1hr)
Longer Loop: When 2/3rds done with Far Side, climb up 48T, to old Gilsum rd, and take Drop and Chute back to Far side. (~2hrs)

Detailed Description
Drummer Sampler loop is a 10 mile popular intermediate route located near Keene New Hampshire. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 24 trails. This route climbs 1,104 ft with a max elevation of 1,158 ft then descends -1,104 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Aug 12, 2023)
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Stats

  • Distance
    10 miles
  • Avg time
    3 hr 56 min
  • Altitude min
    504 ft
  • Altitude start
    528 ft
  • Altitude end
    528 ft
  • Climb
    1,104 ft
  • Descent
    -1,104 ft
  • Grade max
    -38.6%
  • Grade min
    44.9%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles

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