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4,193 ft
Distance
184 ft
Climb
-81 ft
Descent
00:15:32
Avg time
102 ft
Altitude change
1,516 ft
Altitude min
1,652 ft
Altitude max
1,516 ft
Altitude start
1,617 ft
Altitude end
2.4%
Grade
-15.5%
Grade max
18.3%
Grade min
2,028 ft
Distance climb
1,532 ft
Distance down
453 ft
Distance flat
00:15:32
Avg time

Chainlink Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Franconia AREA NEMBA Trail Network
    Franconia, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #76013 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #125408 in Trail Running
    • #128144 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #651 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #1,713 in Trail Running
    • #2,194 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Franconia Area NEMBA

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Chainlink is a 4,193 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Franconia New Hampshire. This multi-use trail can be used both directions with a 184 ft blue climb. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 35 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 145 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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      1 Review & Comments

      Ralbert
      Harder than some of the trails in the northern part of the network. A little rocky and rooty, but still fun!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Chainlink located?
      Chainlink is located in Franconia AREA NEMBA Trail Network, Franconia, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Franconia AREA NEMBA Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.17896, -71.72551.
      ▼ How hard is Chainlink?
      Chainlink is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chainlink?
      Chainlink has 184 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 81 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,516 ft to 1,652 ft.
      ▼ Is Chainlink a point to point trail?
      Chainlink is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Chainlink?
      Chainlink is 4,193 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chainlink?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Chainlink. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Chainlink? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chainlink are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Chainlink?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Chainlink. The trail is 4,193 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Chainlink?
      Chainlink is a very popular trail. There have been 572 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 571 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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