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1,831 ft
Distance
112 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:06:24
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
00:06:24
Avg time

Link Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    East Side Trails (North Conway)
    Conway, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #72625 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #28944 in Trail Running
    • #20907 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.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 167 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 980 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Jun 28, 2026 @ 10:41am (America/New_York)
Jun 28, 2026
May 29, 2026 @ 11:36am (America/New_York)
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May 20, 2026 @ 10:06am (America/New_York)
May 20, 2026
 Water and mud at lowest point near small bridge. Remainder is great
Jan 8, 2026 @ 8:41pm (America/New_York)
Jan 8, 2026
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Aug 19, 2025 @ 1:05pm
Aug 19, 2025
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Avg: 3.79 (9 votes)
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        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

        Routes with this trail

        70
        Sunday Ride
        ★ 3.8 • 9 miles • 768 ft • 37 •
        Nice MtB look from Pudding Pond, the Knot, Swamp, out and back on Swensonout and Cheater, then Pillar to...
        17
        Eastside Sampler
        9 miles • 973 ft • 7 •
        A fun clockwise loop of the Eastside trails in North Conway. Starting chill to warm up on some flatter XC...
        60
        TDV east side
        15 miles • 1,898 ft • 10 • Loop •
        Basic East Side loop from Hemlock parking.
        3.7 ★★★★★
        9 Ratings
        5 ★ 22%
        4 ★ 44%
        3 ★ 22%
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        1 ★ 11%

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Link

        ▼ 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:
        • July (124 activities)
        • August (75 activities)
        • September (65 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 16 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 2,348 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,413 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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