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1.8 miles
Distance
121 ft
Climb
-375 ft
Descent
00:22:53
Avg time
-256 ft
Altitude change
881 ft
Altitude min
1,161 ft
Altitude max
1,161 ft
Altitude start
906 ft
Altitude end
-2.7%
Grade
-15.2%
Grade max
20.9%
Grade min
1,296 ft
Distance climb
4,432 ft
Distance down
3,780 ft
Distance flat
00:22:53
Avg time

Far Side Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Drummer Hill/Goose Pond
    Keene, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #213528 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #334258 in Trail Running
    • #151100 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,806 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #3,922 in Trail Running
    • #2,778 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Far Side is a 2 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Keene New Hampshire. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 121 ft blue climb. On average it takes 22 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Far Side Trail Reports

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Jun 19, 2025 @ 10:43am
Jun 19, 2025
Aug 29, 2021 @ 6:42am
Aug 29, 2021
 Small tree down, will need hand saw minimum, further down past the spur intersection
Apr 12, 2017 @ 3:50am
Apr 12, 2017
 yesterday afternoon, braved the heat with Sebastian Hammer for first trail bike ride of the year at Drummer. Early season hurts a little! Anyway,...
Apr 27, 2015 @ 9:29am
Apr 27, 2015
 Tree down on north end
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      paytonyaz paytonyaz
      Three trees down on the upper section.
      Still a fun ride though.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Far Side located?
      Far Side is located in Drummer Hill/Goose Pond, Keene, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Drummer Hill/Goose Pond trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.99035, -72.27574.
      ▼ How hard is Far Side?
      Far Side is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Far Side?
      Far Side has 121 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 375 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 881 ft to 1,161 ft.
      ▼ How long is Far Side?
      Far Side is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Far Side?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Far Side. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Far Side? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Far Side are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Far Side?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Far Side. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Far Side?
      Far Side is a very popular trail. There have been 461 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 466 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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