more stats
2,920 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-45 ft
Descent
00:01:43
Avg time
-21 ft
Altitude change
151 ft
Altitude min
196 ft
Altitude max
196 ft
Altitude start
174 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-6.1%
Grade max
2.7%
Grade min
1,102 ft
Distance climb
1,493 ft
Distance down
328 ft
Distance flat
00:01:43
Avg time

Backside To Falls Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Wildcat Falls Conservation Area
    Merrimack, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 100 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #367371 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #412776 in Trail Running
    • #66155 in Hiking
    • #1633 in Snowshoeing
    • #31789 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #3,457 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #4,663 in Trail Running
    • #1,151 in Hiking
    • #69 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,224 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Merrimack Conservation Commission

Go through the baseball fields, hit the river and take a right. Go under the highway and take a right. You end up at the backside of Wildcat Area on Falls Loop Trail near Power Line Trail.
Parking near the Merrimack Town buildings is often easier than dealing with the small Wildcat parking area and resident towing threats.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Oct 11, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backside To Falls Loop located?
      Backside To Falls Loop is located in Wildcat Falls Conservation Area, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Wildcat Falls Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.85799, -71.50027.
      ▼ How hard is Backside To Falls Loop?
      Backside To Falls Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backside To Falls Loop?
      Backside To Falls Loop has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 45 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 151 ft to 196 ft.
      ▼ Is Backside To Falls Loop a point to point trail?
      Backside To Falls Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Backside To Falls Loop?
      Backside To Falls Loop is 2,920 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Backside To Falls Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Backside To Falls Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Backside To Falls Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Backside To Falls Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Backside To Falls Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Backside To Falls Loop. The trail is 2,920 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Backside To Falls Loop?
      Backside To Falls Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 22 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 22 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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