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2.1 miles
Distance
320 ft
Climb
-115 ft
Descent
00:08:12
Avg time
205 ft
Altitude change
1,139 ft
Altitude min
1,388 ft
Altitude max
1,179 ft
Altitude start
1,385 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
-9.4%
Grade max
13.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2,287 ft
Distance down
1,804 ft
Distance flat
00:08:12
Avg time

Alpine Spring Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Coös Trails
    Gorham, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 90 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2023

A long, flowy traverse along the edge of the Pine Mountain plateau. Begins hand built and then transitions to smooth machine built flow after passing the start zone of Howie Roll. This trail rides well in both directions. It is currently an out and back but will be the site of future network expansion in 2026.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 105 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 340 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Alpine Spring Trail Reports

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Sep 17, 2026 @ 1:37pm (America/New_York)
Sep 17, 2026
 extension isn't finished yet, but it looks sweet!
Aug 12, 2026 @ 9:39am (America/New_York)
Aug 12, 2026
Jul 1, 2026 @ 9:35am (America/New_York)
Jul 1, 2026
Jun 10, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/New_York)
Jun 10, 2026
Apr 29, 2026 @ 1:43pm (America/New_York)
Apr 29, 2026
 reporter Some spring mud here and there but overall good to go.
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on Sep 17, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 5 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      hgoldberg15 hgoldberg15
      Fast and flowy machine built trail. This is fun to hit as an out and back before going down howie roll.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Alpine Spring located?
      Alpine Spring is located in Coös Trails, Gorham, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Coös Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.3827, -71.18854.
      ▼ How hard is Alpine Spring?
      Alpine Spring is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Alpine Spring?
      Alpine Spring has 320 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 115 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,139 ft to 1,388 ft.
      ▼ Is Alpine Spring a point to point trail?
      Alpine Spring is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Alpine Spring?
      Alpine Spring is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Alpine Spring?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Alpine Spring. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Alpine Spring?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Alpine Spring are:
      • August (62 activities)
      • September (61 activities)
      • July (58 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Alpine Spring? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Alpine Spring are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Alpine Spring?
      The estimated time to ride Alpine Spring is approximately 8 minutes. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Alpine Spring?
      Alpine Spring is a very popular trail. There have been 867 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,399 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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