more stats
4,199 ft
Distance
55 ft
Climb
-46 ft
Descent
00:05:45
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
00:05:45
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 heatmap [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #56563 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18583 in E-Biking
    • #98072 in Trail Running
    • #98866 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #442 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #78 in E-Biking
    • #1,237 in Trail Running
    • #1,640 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.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 23.3 km average
6 Months
  • 214 rides
  • 26.2 km avg distance
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  • 1,482 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 55 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 46 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 308 ft to 344 ft.
      ▼ How long is Bear Brook Lower?
      Bear Brook Lower is 4,199 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bear Brook Lower?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bear Brook Lower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bear Brook Lower?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bear Brook Lower are:
      • October (109 activities)
      • September (108 activities)
      • August (82 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bear Brook Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear Brook Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bear Brook Lower?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Bear Brook Lower. The trail is 4,199 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bear Brook Lower?
      Bear Brook Lower is a very popular trail. There have been 4,677 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,248 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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