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2,067 ft
Distance
-276 ft
Descent
00:03:18
Avg time
-276 ft
Altitude change
1,810 ft
Altitude min
2,087 ft
Altitude max
2,087 ft
Altitude start
1,811 ft
Altitude end
-13.4%
Grade
-39.5%
Grade max
-3%
Grade min
2,067 ft
Distance down
00:03:18
Avg time
Beanbender Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Nordic Ski
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Riding AreaWaterville Valley Resort Nordic
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire -
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in Nordic Skiing
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Trail TypeMachine Groomed
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Snow GroomingSkating
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for Nordic Skiing
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
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Land OwnerUSFS
Beanbender is a moderate to difficult downhill trail following the path of the old Beanbender ski trail on Snows Mountain. The trail consists of a few different rocky singletracks that come and go and can sometime be hard to follow. Stay right whenever you approach a tree island. There are a few waterbars and wet spots you should watch out for. All in all it is the best spot in waterfall to get some significant vertical drop over a short distance. Look for the entrance to Swazeytown before you go too far and hit a residential road.
Access Info
Access Beanbender by staying left from the top of the Snows Mountain Lift or climb up Livermore Road and Upper Snows Mountain trail.
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Waterville Valley ResortMaintainer
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 10 miles avg distance
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- 34 rides
- Last: Jun 22, 2026
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(43.961500, -71.497980)
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Nearby Trails
- Upper Snows Mountain Trail 0 ft
- Elephant Rock Trail 420 ft
- Swazeytown 2,766 ft
- Lower Cascade Path 2,802 ft
- Boulder Path 4,065 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beanbender
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Where is Beanbender located?
Beanbender is located in Waterville Valley Resort Nordic, Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Waterville Valley Resort Nordic trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.9615, -71.49798.
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How hard is Beanbender?
Beanbender is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 13.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Beanbender?
The trail has 276 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,810 ft to 2,087 ft.
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Is Beanbender a point to point trail?
Beanbender is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is machine groomed.
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