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2,949 ft
Distance
-350 ft
Descent
00:06:25
Avg time
-350 ft
Altitude change
326 ft
Altitude min
677 ft
Altitude max
677 ft
Altitude start
328 ft
Altitude end
-11.9%
Grade
-26.6%
Grade max
2,674 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
00:06:25
Avg time
Catamount Shortcut Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBear Brook State Park
Allenstown, New Hampshire -
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Global Ranking
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State Ranking#1,133 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
- #356 in E-Biking
- #1,111 in Trail Running
- #1,812 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyDouble Black Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerNew Hampshire State Parks
While perhaps Catamount Shortcut could possibly be called a "shortcut" to the summit of Catamount Hill, it's certainly not the easy way. Coming down, those with their wits and courage about them will be treated to lots of steep, technical rock sections that will definitely test your skillset. Dropper posts recommended. But the way up is incredibly hard because of all the rock stairs/etc. Black diamond going down, double going up.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 12 miles avg distance
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- Last: Oct 1, 2026
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Directions to catamount-shortcut trailhead
(43.154850, -71.391400)
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Routes with this trail
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★ 4.0 • 18 miles • 1,914 ft • 23 • Loop •
A bigger loop at Bear Brook, best ridden this one direction.
Bear Brook 15 Featured
15 miles • 1,262 ft • 10 •
A nice ride starting from the hiker/biker lot. There is a figure eight, so you can grab more water etc in...
18 miles • 1,672 ft • 12 •
This route is a solid effort with some challenging trails added like Hedgehog and Catamount.
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