more stats
1,988 ft
Distance
77 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:04:24
Avg time
69 ft
Altitude change
333 ft
Altitude min
409 ft
Altitude max
333 ft
Altitude start
404 ft
Altitude end
3.5%
Grade
-6%
Grade max
21.9%
Grade min
876 ft
Distance climb
256 ft
Distance down
823 ft
Distance flat
00:04:24
Avg time

Cricket Crossing Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Betty Arnold Forest
    Amherst, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #41986 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #93315 in Trail Running
    • #92429 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #322 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #1,166 in Trail Running
    • #1,532 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

The Cricket Crossing Trail climbs from the Betty Arnold Forest parking area, traversing the shoulder of Cricket Hill. It crosses the Arnold Trail before terminating at the Lorden Path. Rides great in both directions, but a bit tougher to climb than Desmarais Trail.

Access Info

11 Austin Road

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Cricket Crossing Trail Reports

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Jul 16, 2025 @ 4:47pm
Jul 16, 2025
 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail (Birch) midway between Desmaris and Arnold
Sep 27, 2022 @ 9:31am
Sep 27, 2022
Aug 14, 2022 @ 5:33am
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on Jul 16, 2025
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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cricket Crossing located?
      Cricket Crossing is located in Betty Arnold Forest, Amherst, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Betty Arnold Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.89658, -71.61013.
      ▼ How hard is Cricket Crossing?
      Cricket Crossing is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cricket Crossing?
      Cricket Crossing has 77 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 333 ft to 409 ft.
      ▼ How long is Cricket Crossing?
      Cricket Crossing is 1,988 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cricket Crossing?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cricket Crossing. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cricket Crossing? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cricket Crossing are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cricket Crossing?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Cricket Crossing. The trail is 1,988 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cricket Crossing?
      Cricket Crossing is a very popular trail. There have been 2,020 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,216 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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