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1,391 ft
Distance
43 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:02:36
Avg time
30 ft
Altitude change
229 ft
Altitude min
263 ft
Altitude max
232 ft
Altitude start
262 ft
Altitude end
2.2%
Grade
-7.6%
Grade max
16.8%
Grade min
646 ft
Distance climb
420 ft
Distance down
325 ft
Distance flat
00:02:36
Avg time

Excursion Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hampstead Conservation Area
    Hampstead, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47037 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #81716 in Trail Running
    • #32229 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Jump onto this trail for a fun little extra bit of singletrack either coming from Maple Connector or Old Country Lane. Nothing too crazy, but can be loamy, loose, and there's a dip with a steep up that pulls it into blue territory.

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  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles average
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  • 25 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 701 rides
  • Last: Jun 16, 2026
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Oct 17, 2021 @ 5:40am
Oct 17, 2021
Oct 10, 2021 @ 5:55am
Oct 10, 2021
Tree work being done during the week.
May 4, 2021 @ 1:00pm
May 4, 2021
reporter logging
Oct 4, 2020 @ 7:02am
Oct 4, 2020
Seems to be open, no trees down today.
Sep 24, 2020 @ 10:40am
Sep 24, 2020
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        Directions to excursion trailhead (42.871990, -71.187470)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Excursion

        Where is Excursion located?
        Excursion is located in Hampstead Conservation Area, Hampstead, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Hampstead Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.87199, -71.18747.
        How hard is Excursion?
        Excursion is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Excursion?
        Excursion has 43 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 229 ft to 263 ft.
        How long is Excursion?
        Excursion is 1,391 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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