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1.2 miles
Distance
113 ft
Climb
-49 ft
Descent
00:09:48
Avg time
65 ft
Altitude change
334 ft
Altitude min
402 ft
Altitude max
337 ft
Altitude start
400 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-13.6%
Grade max
19%
Grade min
2,835 ft
Distance climb
1,512 ft
Distance down
2,119 ft
Distance flat
00:09:48
Avg time

Bear Brook Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Bear Brook State Park
    Allenstown, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 100 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #29797 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11657 in E-Biking
    • #96680 in Trail Running
    • #132291 in Hiking
    • #1027 in Snowshoeing
    • #24636 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #224 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #45 in E-Biking
    • #1,215 in Trail Running
    • #2,273 in Hiking
    • #23 in Snowshoeing
    • #850 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    New Hampshire State Parks

This is a beautiful trail that follows the inspiration for the Park’s name, Bear Brook. The trail is well shaded and stays relatively cool even in the heat of the summer. If you enjoy the sounds of running water and the occasional brook trout,
this is an excellent trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 10 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 359 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 2,770 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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Avg: 4.27 (17 votes)
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      Directions to bear-brook-72137 trailhead (43.151090, -71.373600)

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      Routes with this trail

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      ★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 659 ft • 5 • Loop •
      Intermediate route that explores some of Bear Brooks better trails. It is identical to one of the...
      ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 559 ft • 21 • Loop •
      This is a good 9mile route that is frequented by many riders. I like to use this solo as I know someone...
      13 miles • 876 ft • 12 • Loop •
      This route has many of the best trails at Bear Brook that are easy to access from the main parking lot....
      4.4 ★★★★★
      17 Ratings
      5 ★ 71%
      4 ★ 12%
      3 ★ 12%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 6%

      3 Reviews & Comments

      mattb1414 mattb1414
      Beautiful trail, worth it for the views!
      TheMountainz
      Great trail! Nice spots to stop for a snack on the river

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bear Brook located?
      Bear Brook is located in Bear Brook State Park, Allenstown, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Bear Brook State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.15109, -71.3736.
      ▼ How hard is Bear Brook?
      Bear Brook is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bear Brook?
      Bear Brook has 113 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 49 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 334 ft to 402 ft.
      ▼ Is Bear Brook a point to point trail?
      Bear Brook is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bear Brook?
      Bear Brook is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bear Brook?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bear Brook. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bear Brook?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bear Brook are:
      • October (166 activities)
      • August (155 activities)
      • September (149 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bear Brook? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear Brook are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bear Brook?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Bear Brook. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bear Brook?
      Bear Brook is a very popular trail. There have been 8,569 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,808 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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