more stats
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
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 70 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
    No

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.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
  •  
6 Months
  • 55 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 735 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
update trails status or condition

Excursion Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
Aug 8, 2026 @ 9:30am (America/New_York)
Aug 8, 2026
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.
more »
Status:
on Aug 8, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (2,714)
close
      Directions to excursion trailhead (42.871990, -71.187470)
      View on Discover Map

      Photos

      2 more »
      mtb
      174 |
      Aug 31, 2019 @ 4:52am
      Aug 31, 2019
      report
      mtb
      113 |
      Oct 22, 2019 @ 1:14pm
      Oct 22, 2019

      Videos

      no videos have been added for Excursion yet, add a video.

      Routes with this trail

      18
      Hampstead 9-miler AAA Featured
      ★ 2.0 • 9 miles • 745 ft • 14 • Loop •
      Moderate terrain 9 mile ride
      23
      Full Tour Featured
      ★ 3.0 • 12 miles • 1,155 ft • 26 • Loop •
      This ride will give you the full Hampstead ride. You'll see all the goods. As you can see on the map you...
      9
      Get Outta My Swamp!
      7 miles • 646 ft • 12 • Loop •
      An intermediate ride around Hampstead's "west" trails. Route can be shortened by bypassing side trails and...
      4.5 ★★★★★
      2 Ratings
      5 ★ 50%
      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★
      2 ★
      1 ★

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Hampstead Conservation Area

      • By zdwagner & contributors
      • #76019 - 1,129 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Excursion?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Excursion. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Excursion? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Excursion are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Excursion?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Excursion. The trail is 1,391 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Excursion?
      Excursion is a very popular trail. There have been 2,685 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,714 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.