more stats
1,831 ft
Distance
112 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:05:27
Avg time
104 ft
Altitude change
550 ft
Altitude min
665 ft
Altitude max
561 ft
Altitude start
666 ft
Altitude end
5.7%
Grade
-5.2%
Grade max
26.3%
Grade min
1,283 ft
Distance climb
266 ft
Distance down
240 ft
Distance flat
00:05:27
Avg time

Link Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    East Side Trails (North Conway)
    Conway, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #59348 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #110229 in E-Biking
    • #297554 in Trail Running
    • #123584 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #472 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #490 in E-Biking
    • #3,599 in Trail Running
    • #2,087 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

The Link connects the south end of the KNot to the junction of Side Hill, Swamp and Rattlesnake. It is a steady moderate climb heading south or a fun ride down when heading toward the Thompson Rd. parking lot.. Parking at the Thompson area is tight, please heed the no parking signs.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 202 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 1,031 rides
  • Last: Nov 10, 2026
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on Jun 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.79 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Link located?
      Link is located in East Side Trails (North Conway), Conway, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the East Side Trails (North Conway) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.03724, -71.10788.
      ▼ How hard is Link?
      Link is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 5.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Link?
      Link has 112 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 550 ft to 665 ft.
      ▼ Is Link a point to point trail?
      Link is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Link?
      Link is 1,831 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Link?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Link. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Link?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Link are:
      • August (123 activities)
      • July (90 activities)
      • September (78 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Link? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Link are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Link?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Link. The trail is 1,831 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Link?
      Link is a very popular trail. There have been 2,511 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,587 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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