more stats
1,919 ft
Distance
261 ft
Climb
00:07:18
Avg time
263 ft
Altitude change
909 ft
Altitude min
1,172 ft
Altitude max
909 ft
Altitude start
1,171 ft
Altitude end
13.7%
Grade
2.5%
Grade max
29.9%
Grade min
1,896 ft
Distance climb
23 ft
Distance down
00:07:18
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Coös Trails
    Gorham, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #151227 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #155157 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #1,238 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #2,326 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only[+]
    • Uphill Only for Trail Running
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard

A one way, switchback style climbing section of the Alpine Spring trail. After you top out of the climb the trail becomes a two way rolling traverse with multiple options to choose from.

Access Info

Access VIA Howie Get There

Tags
Alpine
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 99 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 370 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Alpine Spring... Trail Reports

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Sep 17, 2026 @ 1:37pm (America/New_York)
Sep 17, 2026
Apr 29, 2026 @ 1:43pm (America/New_York)
Apr 29, 2026
 reporter Some spring mud here and there but overall good to go.
Feb 16, 2026 @ 2:08pm (America/New_York)
Feb 16, 2026
 reporter Good to go! Be cautious of warm temps, try to avoid leaving ruts.
Jan 25, 2026 @ 4:34pm (America/New_York)
Jan 25, 2026
 reporter Big storm, not yet groomed
Jan 7, 2026 @ 3:21pm (America/New_York)
Jan 7, 2026
 reporter New storm snow, probably rideable but not groomed yet and not tire packed either.
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on Sep 17, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Alpine Spring (Climbing Section) located?
      Alpine Spring (Climbing Section) 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 44.38544, -71.18453.
      ▼ How hard is Alpine Spring (Climbing Section)?
      Alpine Spring (Climbing Section) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 13.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Alpine Spring (Climbing Section)?
      Alpine Spring (Climbing Section) has 261 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 909 ft to 1,172 ft.
      ▼ Is Alpine Spring (Climbing Section) a point to point trail?
      Yes, Alpine Spring (Climbing Section) is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Alpine Spring (Climbing Section)?
      Alpine Spring (Climbing Section) is 1,919 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Alpine Spring (Climbing Section)?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Alpine Spring (Climbing Section). Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Alpine Spring (Climbing Section)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Alpine Spring (Climbing Section) are:
      • August (49 activities)
      • September (43 activities)
      • July (38 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Alpine Spring (Climbing Section)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Alpine Spring (Climbing Section) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Alpine Spring (Climbing Section)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Alpine Spring (Climbing Section). The trail is 1,919 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Alpine Spring (Climbing Section)?
      Alpine Spring (Climbing Section) is a very popular trail. There have been 1,158 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,324 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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