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3,333 ft
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-99 ft
Descent
00:09:56
Avg time
-45 ft
Altitude change
756 ft
Altitude min
831 ft
Altitude max
827 ft
Altitude start
781 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-19.7%
Grade max
16.9%
Grade min
1,148 ft
Distance climb
1,558 ft
Distance down
627 ft
Distance flat
00:09:56
Avg time

Elks Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Veterans Memorial Recreation Area/Great Gains
    Franklin, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    10 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #326759 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #337562 in Trail Running
    • #153362 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,266 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #3,984 in Trail Running
    • #2,832 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Elks Loop is a 3,333 ft less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Franklin New Hampshire. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 5, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Elks Loop located?
      Elks Loop is located in Veterans Memorial Recreation Area/Great Gains, Franklin, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Veterans Memorial Recreation Area/Great Gains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.43903, -71.69053.
      ▼ How hard is Elks Loop?
      Elks Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elks Loop?
      Elks Loop has 52 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 99 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 756 ft to 831 ft.
      ▼ Is Elks Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Elks Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Elks Loop?
      Elks Loop is 3,333 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elks Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Elks Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Elks Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Elks Loop are:
      • July (7 activities)
      • June (4 activities)
      • May (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Elks Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Elks Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Elks Loop?
      The estimated time to ride Elks Loop is approximately 10 minutes. The trail is 3,333 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Elks Loop?
      Elks Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 57 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 57 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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