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3,576 ft
Distance
74 ft
Climb
-97 ft
Descent
00:10:34
Avg time
-23 ft
Altitude change
1,046 ft
Altitude min
1,118 ft
Altitude max
1,069 ft
Altitude start
1,047 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-13.7%
Grade max
17.2%
Grade min
1,142 ft
Distance climb
1,798 ft
Distance down
633 ft
Distance flat
00:10:34
Avg time

Lower Borderline Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Coös Trails
    Gorham, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #72818 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1935 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Log Ride
  • Land Owner
    Moose Brook State Park

Similar to Middle Borderline but longer. Fun and super rideable with bits of more tech here and there.
In winter Lower Borderline is groomed for fat bikes, as conditions allow.

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  • 15 miles average
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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 26, 2026
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        Directions to lower-borderline trailhead (44.407550, -71.229310)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Borderline

        Where is Lower Borderline located?
        Lower Borderline is located in Coös Trails, Gorham, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Coös Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.40755, -71.22931.
        How hard is Lower Borderline?
        Lower Borderline is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Lower Borderline?
        Lower Borderline has 74 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 97 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,046 ft to 1,118 ft.
        Is Lower Borderline a point to point trail?
        Lower Borderline is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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