more stats
2,457 ft
Distance
43 ft
Climb
-130 ft
Descent
00:04:43
Avg time
-87 ft
Altitude change
366 ft
Altitude min
453 ft
Altitude max
453 ft
Altitude start
367 ft
Altitude end
-3.5%
Grade
-27.4%
Grade max
12.6%
Grade min
722 ft
Distance climb
1,385 ft
Distance down
351 ft
Distance flat
00:04:43
Avg time

Lorden Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Betty Arnold Forest
    Amherst, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #65835 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #145793 in Trail Running
    • #120552 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #539 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #2,158 in Trail Running
    • #2,017 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

The original Lorden Path Connected the Bicentennial Trail to the Arnold Trail. It is an old hiking trail/skidder road, and does not ride well uphill. It is a fun downhill trail, allowing for a nice clockwise loop around Cricket Hill. For a super long downhill, start at the height of land. In 2018 it was extended to the height of land and added a loop on the "Lorden 2" property in Betty Arnold Forest. Built by riders, this section rides well in both directions, and the top end allows for a connection to Mack Hill Road or the Hemlock Trail via a double track on private land. The Lorden Path itself is entirely within the public lands of Betty Arnold Forest.

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Bridges

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      The Goods
      ★ 1.0 • 13 miles • 1,658 ft • 33 • Loop •
      A tour of Joe English, Betty Arnold and the Bicentennial Trail systems with backtracking minimized....
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lorden Path located?
      Lorden Path is located in Betty Arnold Forest, Amherst, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Betty Arnold Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.90213, -71.61715.
      ▼ How hard is Lorden Path?
      Lorden Path is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lorden Path?
      Lorden Path has 43 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 130 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 366 ft to 453 ft.
      ▼ How long is Lorden Path?
      Lorden Path is 2,457 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lorden Path?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lorden Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lorden Path?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lorden Path are:
      • August (21 activities)
      • July (18 activities)
      • November (16 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Lorden Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lorden Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lorden Path?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Lorden Path. The trail is 2,457 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lorden Path?
      Lorden Path is a very popular trail. There have been 1,669 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,655 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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