more stats
1,588 ft
Distance
67 ft
Climb
-46 ft
Descent
00:03:14
Avg time
21 ft
Altitude change
395 ft
Altitude min
464 ft
Altitude max
395 ft
Altitude start
417 ft
Altitude end
1.3%
Grade
-11.2%
Grade max
26.1%
Grade min
781 ft
Distance climb
666 ft
Distance down
105 ft
Distance flat
00:03:14
Avg time

Arnold Loop Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Betty Arnold Forest
    Amherst, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #84416 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #45666 in Trail Running
    • #31669 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Amherst COnservation Commission

Blue blazes. Best ridden counterclockwise. West side of loop shares its name (and white blazes) with Bicentennial.

Access Info

Betty Arnold Forest Trailhead, 11 Austin Road.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Arnold Loop Trail located?
      Arnold Loop Trail is located in Betty Arnold Forest, Amherst, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Betty Arnold Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.89815, -71.61339.
      ▼ How hard is Arnold Loop Trail?
      Arnold Loop Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Arnold Loop Trail?
      Arnold Loop Trail has 67 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 46 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 395 ft to 464 ft.
      ▼ How long is Arnold Loop Trail?
      Arnold Loop Trail is 1,588 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Arnold Loop Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Arnold Loop Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Arnold Loop Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Arnold Loop Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Arnold Loop Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Arnold Loop Trail. The trail is 1,588 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Arnold Loop Trail?
      Arnold Loop Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 201 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 260 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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