more stats
2,331 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-331 ft
Descent
00:07:05
Avg time
-305 ft
Altitude change
1,045 ft
Altitude min
1,351 ft
Altitude max
1,351 ft
Altitude start
1,045 ft
Altitude end
-13.104%
Grade
-64.255%
Grade max
14.24%
Grade min
377 ft
Distance climb
1,716 ft
Distance down
238 ft
Distance flat
00:07:05
Avg time

Faux Pine Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Highland XC Trails
    Northfield, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #60446 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #480 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Highland Mountain Park

The trail from the gravity park to the XC trails. No easy way to lift base . Expect long delays if assistance is needed. Ride at your own risk.

source: Highland Mountain Park
Tags
Rock slabsSkinnies
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Faux Pine Trail Reports

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Oct 4, 2026 @ 9:19am (America/New_York)
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Aug 29, 2024
 tree down
Apr 26, 2023 @ 7:58pm
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Nov 4, 2022 @ 11:50pm
Nov 4, 2022
 Leaf covered sketchiness
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Status:
on Oct 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.46 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      wildmeff wildmeff
      Sick trail with both natural rock and armored rock sections. Sign at drop-in says double black. Had to scout a few sections but ride everything. Super fun

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Faux Pine located?
      Faux Pine is located in Highland XC Trails, Northfield, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Highland XC Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.39737, -71.5532.
      ▼ How hard is Faux Pine?
      Faux Pine is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 13.104%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Faux Pine?
      Faux Pine has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 331 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,045 ft to 1,351 ft.
      ▼ Is Faux Pine a point to point trail?
      Yes, Faux Pine is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Faux Pine?
      Faux Pine is 2,331 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Faux Pine?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Faux Pine. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Faux Pine? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Faux Pine are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Faux Pine?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Faux Pine. The trail is 2,331 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Faux Pine?
      Faux Pine is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,833 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,927 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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