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2,920 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-45 ft
Descent
196 ft
High Point
-21 ft
Altitude change
151 ft
Altitude min
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

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
    10 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 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.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Backside To Falls Loop

        ▼ 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.

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