more stats
3,333 ft
Distance
71 ft
Climb
-111 ft
Descent
00:07:08
Avg time
-40 ft
Altitude change
308 ft
Altitude min
410 ft
Altitude max
410 ft
Altitude start
371 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-11.7%
Grade max
12.7%
Grade min
1,247 ft
Distance climb
1,821 ft
Distance down
266 ft
Distance flat
00:07:08
Avg time

Bobtail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Joe English Reservation
    Amherst, New Hampshire
  • AKA
    Bob's Tale
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #77242 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #133602 in Trail Running
    • #127480 in Hiking
    • #18463 in Snowshoeing
    • #34753 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #666 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #1,887 in Trail Running
    • #2,178 in Hiking
    • #566 in Snowshoeing
    • #428 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner
    Amherst Conservation Commission

Bobtail is a nice loop trail off of Plumb that started as a means for abutters to enter the Joe English trail network. The ACC adopted the trail in 2018, flagged it, and in spring 2020 added a bridge and completed a few minor reroutes to avoid wet areas and steep climbs.

Access Info

Parking at PMEC on Brook Road Highland to Plumb, or from Chestnut Hill Road via Plumb Trail.

Disclaimer

Be nice to Bob the abutter - he had concerns the trail was on his property, and the end result was a re-route.

Tags
Bridges

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 38 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 223 rides
  • Last: Nov 4, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      mappermook mappermook
      Watch for the trail on the left near the end of the downhill - it goes to private property. Ignore it and keep on flowing by!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bobtail located?
      Bobtail is located in Joe English Reservation, Amherst, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Joe English Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.91474, -71.60486.
      ▼ How hard is Bobtail?
      Bobtail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bobtail?
      Bobtail has 71 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 111 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 308 ft to 410 ft.
      ▼ Is Bobtail a point to point trail?
      Bobtail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bobtail?
      Bobtail is 3,333 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bobtail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bobtail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bobtail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bobtail are:
      • July (17 activities)
      • September (14 activities)
      • May (11 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Bobtail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bobtail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bobtail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Bobtail. The trail is 3,333 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bobtail?
      Bobtail is a very popular trail. There have been 987 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,761 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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