more stats
1,811 ft
Distance
24 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:02:26
Avg time
18 ft
Altitude change
379 ft
Altitude min
403 ft
Altitude max
379 ft
Altitude start
397 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-2.7%
Grade max
4.7%
Grade min
1,155 ft
Distance climb
289 ft
Distance down
367 ft
Distance flat
00:02:26
Avg time

Marsh Loop Alternate Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Broken Ground
    Concord, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 70 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #63304 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #118515 in Trail Running
    • #84804 in Hiking
    • #13657 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #516 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #1,574 in Trail Running
    • #1,408 in Hiking
    • #154 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Short alternate route on the orange blazed marsh loop, avoids a lot of the climbing you would otherwise do underneath the powerlines. Really fun, smooth section of trail through the woods.

Access Info

Look for a fork in the marsh loop, take the right option

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 134 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 660 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
Status:
on Oct 28, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (2,540)
close
      Directions to marsh-loop-alternate trailhead (43.230440, -71.497380)
      View on Discover Map

      Photos

      No photos have been added for Marsh Loop Alternate yet, add a photo.

      Videos

      no videos have been added for Marsh Loop Alternate yet, add a video.

      Trail Products

      4.4 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★ 67%
      4 ★
      3 ★ 33%
      2 ★
      1 ★

      1 Review & Comments

      Dsaltmarsh093 Dsaltmarsh093
      This is the best way to get back into the woods or to start your ride. The trail is super smooth with a moderate climb to start and puts you right back in the action on the double track.

      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Broken Ground

      • By Boliver19TF Pro NewHampshire & contributors
      • #197408 - 983 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Marsh Loop Alternate located?
      Marsh Loop Alternate is located in Broken Ground, Concord, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Broken Ground trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.23044, -71.49738.
      ▼ How hard is Marsh Loop Alternate?
      Marsh Loop Alternate is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Marsh Loop Alternate?
      Marsh Loop Alternate has 24 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 379 ft to 403 ft.
      ▼ Is Marsh Loop Alternate a point to point trail?
      Marsh Loop Alternate is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Marsh Loop Alternate?
      Marsh Loop Alternate is 1,811 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Marsh Loop Alternate?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Marsh Loop Alternate. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Marsh Loop Alternate? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Marsh Loop Alternate are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Marsh Loop Alternate?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Marsh Loop Alternate. The trail is 1,811 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Marsh Loop Alternate?
      Marsh Loop Alternate is a very popular trail. There have been 2,032 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,540 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.