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2.1 miles
Distance
249 ft
Climb
-167 ft
Descent
00:23:01
Avg time
80 ft
Altitude change
534 ft
Altitude min
666 ft
Altitude max
534 ft
Altitude start
614 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-20.8%
Grade max
16.6%
Grade min
4,662 ft
Distance climb
3,291 ft
Distance down
2,907 ft
Distance flat
00:23:01
Avg time

Chipmunk Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bear Brook State Park
    Allenstown, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #45176 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #57867 in Trail Running
    • #75956 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    New Hampshire State Parks

Chipmunk is basically three trails. The first section is between Bobcat Trail and Spruce Pond Road. It starts flat, crosses a stream, climbs past the old Leavitt family cemetery, drops gradually through a rocky section, crosses a boardwalk and two bridges, before it climbs a rooty stretch to Spruce Pond Rd, The next section is predominately a climb, with several rocky technical spots that reaches its high spot just west of the junction with Podunk Road and Bear HIll Camp Rd. Many people ride up to the road and either pick up Bear HIll Trail to descend towards Hayes Field or head south on Hall Mountain Marsh Trail. The third section is a fun gradual downhill run that meets Broken Boulder Trail, just west of its intersection with Podunk Rd. From here, either descend Broken Boulder, take Podunk Rd south to access the trails in the southernmost area of the park, or take Podunk Rd north to return to the northern section of the park.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 66 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 718 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Chipmunk Trail Reports

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Aug 22, 2026 @ 7:52pm (America/New_York)
Aug 22, 2026
tree down in trail
Oct 5, 2025 @ 9:41am (America/New_York)
Oct 5, 2025
 Few wooden boards missing on long, skinny bridge near intersection of Podunk Rd, Broken Boulder, and Chipmunk after it crosses Podunk. Nails exposed
Jul 1, 2024 @ 10:37am
Jul 1, 2024
May 1, 2024 @ 9:29am
May 1, 2024
Jul 31, 2023 @ 7:31am
Jul 31, 2023
 Very muddy, standing water
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on Aug 22, 2026
Avg: 3.88 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      8 Reviews & Comments

      Tobey457
      Would agree with others that this should be a black trail in the context of BBSP. It’s equally as difficult as Hedgehog and Carr Ridge and the challenges are persistent.
      timmiller4
      Rose this in the recommended directio(green dot to red square) and was a technical ride with lots of rocks and roots. Very hard to keep a decent flow as you are climbing a lot with plenty of roots and rocks to slow you down/make you get off and walk. Agree with other posters this should be black not blue
      ChiefSilverback ChiefSilverback
      If Hemlock and Broken Boulder are blues then the southern half of Chipmunk should be a black.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Chipmunk located?
      Chipmunk 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 43.13171, -71.3602.
      ▼ How hard is Chipmunk?
      Chipmunk is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chipmunk?
      Chipmunk has 249 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 167 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 534 ft to 666 ft.
      ▼ Is Chipmunk a point to point trail?
      Chipmunk is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Chipmunk?
      Chipmunk is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chipmunk?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Chipmunk. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Chipmunk?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Chipmunk are:
      • October (46 activities)
      • June (35 activities)
      • September (35 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Chipmunk? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chipmunk are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Chipmunk?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Chipmunk. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Chipmunk?
      Chipmunk is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,946 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,941 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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