Hammond Brook Trail Details

Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
Riding Area

Joe English Reservation
Amherst, New Hampshire
Difficulty Rating

Blue rate
Hiking SAC Scale

T1 Hiking
Trail Type

Singletrack
Trail Usage

Multi-use
Direction

Both Directions
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Dogs Allowed

Yes
Local Popularity
15 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
Land Manager

Amherst Conservation Commission

The Hammond Brook Trail goes west (left) from the PMEC parking lot at the kiosk. It follows Hammond Brook and climbs to the reservation’s western boundary and then drops down to its terminus at Post 4 on the Eagle Trail. Return is by the Eagle Trail. Other trails connect, making variations in the traveled route possible. The upper section of the trail is rocky, making it more challenging and less rewarding (unpleasant) for skiers.

A self-guiding walk with its own brochure (available at the PMEC kiosk) follows the Hammond Brook Trail to the Timber Trail to Old Brook Road Trail. The signs and brochure were James Gagne’s Eagle Scout project.

Access Info Restricted Access

Mountain biking is permitted only from the Brook Road parking area to Timber Trail for access to Timber Trail, Hemlock Trail, and Bicentennial Trail starting points.

Local Trail Association

New England Mountain Bike Association
PRKR MTN Trails
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More Stats for Hammond Brook Trail bike trail

Altitude change

165 ft
Altitude min

343 ft
Altitude max

605 ft
Altitude start

343 ft
Altitude end

509 ft
Grade

2.3%
Grade max

-21.9%
Grade min

39.8%
Distance climb

4,029 ft
Distance down

1,867 ft
Distance flat

1,220 ft
Avg time

00:16:03
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