more stats
1,785 ft
Distance
-205 ft
Descent
00:02:48
Avg time
-203 ft
Altitude change
867 ft
Altitude min
1,074 ft
Altitude max
1,074 ft
Altitude start
869 ft
Altitude end
-11.4%
Grade
-35.2%
Grade max
2.8%
Grade min
217 ft
Distance climb
1,568 ft
Distance down
00:02:48
Avg time

Bean Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Smarts Brook Trails
    Thornton, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #14520 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #404490 in Trail Running
    • #404768 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #120 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #4,615 in Trail Running
    • #4,842 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    United States Forest Service Pemi District
  • OSM Way
    #733870838

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AI Generated Description

Bean is a 1,785 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Thornton New Hampshire. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft black diamond climb. It features drop and skinny. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
DropsSkinnies
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 22 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 52 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Bean Trail Reports

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Jul 25, 2026 @ 3:25pm (America/New_York)
Jul 25, 2026
 A recent blow down across trail about 1:2 way down, where it gets close to the road. Otherwise fantastic condition.
May 10, 2023 @ 5:24am
May 10, 2023
Apr 26, 2023 @ 3:02pm
Apr 26, 2023
Apr 19, 2023 @ 9:30am
Apr 19, 2023
 Mud Season - pleased avoid muddy trails
Jul 5, 2022 @ 4:44pm
Jul 5, 2022
 ride from the power lines down to sandwich notch road, hard to climb , but can be done. fun ride, lots of turns, trail is in good condition, can...
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on Jul 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Drops 1Skinnies 1

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      4.5 ★★★★★
      2 Ratings
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      Smarts Brook Trails

      This trails GPS track was originally sourced from OpenStreetMap and will always be available for download in OSM Format.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bean located?
      Bean is located in Smarts Brook Trails, Thornton, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Smarts Brook Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.88439, -71.58041.
      ▼ How hard is Bean?
      Bean is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bean?
      The trail has 205 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 867 ft to 1,074 ft.
      ▼ Is Bean a point to point trail?
      Bean is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bean?
      Bean is 1,785 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bean?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Bean. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Bean? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bean are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bean?
      The estimated time to ride Bean is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 1,785 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Bean?
      Bean is a very popular trail. There have been 304 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 337 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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