8.4 miles
Distance
869 ft
Climb
-872 ft
Descent
439 ft
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
236 ft
Altitude min
392 ft
Altitude start
390 ft
Altitude end
-36.8%
Grade max
23.2%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

Grater Woods Fun Sunday Loop.

Detailed Description
Grater Loop is a 8 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 18 trails. This route climbs 869 ft with a max elevation of 439 ft then descends -872 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: Jul 21, 2024)
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Stats

  • Distance
    8 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 29 min
  • Altitude change
    -2 ft
  • Altitude min
    236 ft
  • Altitude start
    392 ft
  • Altitude end
    390 ft
  • Climb
    869 ft
  • Descent
    -872 ft
  • Grade max
    -36.8%
  • Grade min
    23.2%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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Trails in Route

Grater Rd1,260 ft
Gateway Hill2,238 ft
Gateway243 ft
Red Maple1,401 ft
Eagle2,090 ft
Swamp Access617 ft
Gateway1,427 ft
Link56 ft
Brickyard1,385 ft
Link354 ft
School Loop Trail2,539 ft
Ridge Line2,201 ft
Skyline2 miles
Tadpole1,624 ft
Grater Rd1,096 ft
Silverfish2,149 ft
Grater Woods Trail3,501 ft
Caterpillar466 ft

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  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    4
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    A Granite State Ride | RAW MTB
    A Granite State Ride | RAW MTB
    2:02 | 10827 | comments: 6 | favs: 130
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    Oct 27, 2008
    Riding at the backyard pump track 'The Brickyard'.

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