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1.1 miles
Distance
337 ft
Climb
-216 ft
Descent
00:19:54
Avg time
121 ft
Altitude change
339 ft
Altitude min
621 ft
Altitude max
339 ft
Altitude start
459 ft
Altitude end
2.1%
Grade
-28.5%
Grade max
24.5%
Grade min
3,156 ft
Distance climb
1,732 ft
Distance down
768 ft
Distance flat
00:19:54
Avg time

Cascade Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bear Brook State Park
    Allenstown, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #51602 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16331 in Trail Running
    • #13699 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    New Hampshire State Parks

Cascade starts out fairly tame across the bridge, but as you start to head down before the climb to Catamount, the rocks become plentiful, and you'll need to have your wits about you to navigate them.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 27 miles average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 90 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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Aug 21, 2026 @ 4:58pm (America/New_York)
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Mar 22, 2025 @ 10:09am
Mar 22, 2025
 tree near carr ridge intersection
Jul 28, 2024 @ 7:37am
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Apr 21, 2024 @ 4:15pm
Apr 21, 2024
 Tree partially blocking descent along Catamount Brook on southern end of trail.
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        Directions to cascade trailhead (43.151090, -71.373600)
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        Cascade - E to W Downhill Section to Catamount...
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        4:08 | 775 | Apr 8, 2020 , Allenstown
        Sentinel pine to cascade Trail.
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        29 | Jul 21, 2026 , Allenstown

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cascade

        ▼ Where is Cascade located?
        Cascade 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 Cascade?
        Cascade is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cascade?
        Cascade has 337 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 216 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 339 ft to 621 ft.
        ▼ Is Cascade a point to point trail?
        Cascade is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Cascade?
        Cascade is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cascade?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Cascade. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cascade?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cascade are:
        • July (22 activities)
        • August (22 activities)
        • June (9 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Cascade? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cascade are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Cascade?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Cascade. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Cascade?
        Cascade is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 282 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 317 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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