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4,199 ft
Distance
55 ft
Climb
-46 ft
Descent
00:05:58
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
308 ft
Altitude min
344 ft
Altitude max
335 ft
Altitude start
344 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-5.7%
Grade max
14.9%
Grade min
1,165 ft
Distance climb
1,312 ft
Distance down
1,726 ft
Distance flat
00:05:58
Avg time

Bear Brook Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bear Brook State Park
    Allenstown, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #11042 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #7051 in Trail Running
    • #32826 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • 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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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles average
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  • 92 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 19, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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        Directions to bear-brook-lower trailhead (43.153680, -71.376820)

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        My favorite loop at BB. Good, short punchy climbs and all the best trails.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bear Brook Lower

        Where is Bear Brook Lower located?
        Bear Brook Lower 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 43.15368, -71.37682.
        How hard is Bear Brook Lower?
        Bear Brook Lower is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
        What is the elevation gain for Bear Brook Lower?
        Bear Brook Lower has 17 m of elevation gain. The trail has 14 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 94 m to 105 m.
        How long is Bear Brook Lower?
        Bear Brook Lower is 1.3 km long. The trail type is singletrack.

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