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1,414 ft
Distance
-135 ft
Descent
00:01:52
Avg time
-135 ft
Altitude change
330 ft
Altitude min
468 ft
Altitude max
467 ft
Altitude start
331 ft
Altitude end
-9.6%
Grade
-23.1%
Grade max
2.1%
Grade min
36 ft
Distance climb
1,125 ft
Distance down
253 ft
Distance flat
00:01:52
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Arnold Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Betty Arnold Forest
    Amherst, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #83540 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #28719 in Trail Running
    • #31414 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Amherst Conservation Commission

The Arnold Trail provides an alternate access to the Bicentennial Trail from Nathaniel Drive over a trail easement on private property. The section from Nathaniel Drive to Cricket Crossing is steep, with a set of granite steps down from the roadbed...unpleasant riding. When you reach the top of Cricket Hill and the Arnold Loop, there are limited views to Walnut Hill.

source: ACC Arnold Trail Page
Access Info

Nathaniel Drive

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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        Directions to arnold-trail trailhead (42.899000, -71.611130)
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Arnold Trail located?
        Arnold 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 42.899, -71.61113.
        ▼ How hard is Arnold Trail?
        Arnold Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Arnold Trail?
        The trail has 135 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 330 ft to 468 ft.
        ▼ How long is Arnold Trail?
        Arnold Trail is 1,414 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Arnold Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Arnold Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Arnold Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Arnold Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Arnold Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Arnold Trail. The trail is 1,414 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Arnold Trail?
        Arnold Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 369 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 420 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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