more stats
2,205 ft
Distance
-119 ft
Descent
00:03:44
Avg time
-119 ft
Altitude change
976 ft
Altitude min
1,095 ft
Altitude max
1,095 ft
Altitude start
974 ft
Altitude end
-5.4%
Grade
-15.2%
Grade max
-0.7%
Grade min
2,051 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:03:44
Avg time

Glide Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Franconia AREA NEMBA Trail Network
    Franconia, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #122527 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #143403 in Trail Running
    • #144608 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,062 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #2,123 in Trail Running
    • #2,609 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Franconia Area NEMBA

Single track in a nordic trail non technical but some climbing, connects to a beginner loop and a more techncial single track

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 41 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Glide Path Trail Reports

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Aug 6, 2025 @ 11:18am
Aug 6, 2025
 Large portion of trail has been clear cut and was tough to follow is spots
Jun 11, 2025 @ 6:49am
Jun 11, 2025
Mar 25, 2023 @ 2:01am
Mar 25, 2023
 Very thin cover and blue ice throughout. Very challenging ride, even with studs.
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on Aug 6, 2025
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Glide Path located?
      Glide Path is located in Franconia AREA NEMBA Trail Network, Franconia, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Franconia AREA NEMBA Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.19261, -71.74272.
      ▼ How hard is Glide Path?
      Glide Path is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 5.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Glide Path?
      The trail has 119 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 976 ft to 1,095 ft.
      ▼ Is Glide Path a point to point trail?
      Glide Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Glide Path?
      Glide Path is 2,205 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Glide Path?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Glide Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Glide Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Glide Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Glide Path?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Glide Path. The trail is 2,205 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Glide Path?
      Glide Path is a moderately popular trail. There have been 100 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 111 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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