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1.3 miles
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
00:36:42
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
165 ft
Altitude min
198 ft
Altitude max
193 ft
Altitude start
190 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-23.5%
Grade max
7.8%
Grade min
1,690 ft
Distance climb
1,581 ft
Distance down
3,471 ft
Distance flat
00:36:42
Avg time

Falls Loop Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Wildcat Falls Conservation Area
    Merrimack, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 95 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #178264 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #316912 in Trail Running
    • #74892 in Hiking
    • #950 in Snowshoeing
    • #27257 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #1,407 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #3,716 in Trail Running
    • #1,279 in Hiking
    • #18 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,012 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Merrimack Conservation Commission

An easy trail to follow, but with one section near the falls that require hike-a-bike(walk with your bike) up/down stairs

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Hike-a-bikeStairs
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Falls Loop Trail Trail Reports

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Jul 24, 2023 @ 8:58am
Jul 24, 2023
 Wildcat Falls is open, see town web site.
Jun 28, 2020 @ 7:14am
Jun 28, 2020
Wildcat Falls is closed until further notice due to illegal activities and trail damage.
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on Jul 24, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      Roxy2317
      Nice and easy mostly flat beginner trail with some roots but most are easy enough to just roll right over. There is only one part where there is a lot of roots and a beginner might want to walk. ( Hi that’s me the beginner) but overall it is a super easy trail. The trail is also used by hikers/walkers, and dog walkers so be cautious and watch out for them

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Falls Loop Trail located?
      Falls Loop Trail is located in Wildcat Falls Conservation Area, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Wildcat Falls Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.86093, -71.50677.
      ▼ How hard is Falls Loop Trail?
      Falls Loop Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Falls Loop Trail?
      Falls Loop Trail has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 165 ft to 198 ft.
      ▼ Is Falls Loop Trail a point to point trail?
      Falls Loop Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Falls Loop Trail?
      Falls Loop Trail is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Falls Loop Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Falls Loop Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Falls Loop Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Falls Loop Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Falls Loop Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 37 minutes to ride Falls Loop Trail. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Falls Loop Trail?
      Falls Loop Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 37 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 42 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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