more stats
1,529 ft
Distance
-146 ft
Descent
00:02:41
Avg time
-146 ft
Altitude change
1,000 ft
Altitude min
1,147 ft
Altitude max
1,147 ft
Altitude start
1,001 ft
Altitude end
-9.6%
Grade
-18%
Grade max
1,194 ft
Distance down
338 ft
Distance flat
00:02:41
Avg time

Lower Nuke Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    PRKR MTN
    Littleton, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #57816 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #88325 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    PRKR MTN Trails

Lower Nuke is a great way to get to Gary's Drive or Palmer Brook trail. It is primarily rode downhill and you end up by Palmer Brook and have to climb back out. IT is a short clib back up T95 to get back to winds n pines.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 66 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Lower Nuke Trail Reports

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May 6, 2026 @ 2:40pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 6, 2026
 reporter
Good Shape For Spring! Lightly blown and cleared of blowdowns. Any drainages or culverts were cleaned out.
Aug 24, 2024 @ 7:16am
Aug 24, 2024
Aug 24, 2024 @ 7:16am
Aug 24, 2024
Sep 8, 2023 @ 1:27pm
Sep 8, 2023
 Fairly over grown. Tend to hit random stuff you can't see.
Apr 30, 2021 @ 8:04am
Apr 30, 2021
 Recent logging efforts in the area ruined portions of this trail. However, the trail is open again and rolling better than ever! Expect to...
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on May 6, 2026
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Avg: 3.65 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      3.5 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
      5 ★ 25%
      4 ★ 50%
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      2 ★
      1 ★ 25%

      1 Review & Comments

      jayco2017
      By mid July the rail is consumed by raspberry bushes in at least three sections. Be prepared to bleed.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Nuke located?
      Lower Nuke is located in PRKR MTN, Littleton, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the PRKR MTN trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.3253, -71.76544.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Nuke?
      Lower Nuke is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Nuke?
      The trail has 146 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,000 ft to 1,147 ft.
      ▼ How long is Lower Nuke?
      Lower Nuke is 1,529 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Nuke?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Lower Nuke. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Nuke? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Nuke are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Nuke?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Lower Nuke. The trail is 1,529 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Nuke?
      Lower Nuke is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 273 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 272 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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