more stats
1,745 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-103 ft
Descent
00:04:37
Avg time
-97 ft
Altitude change
363 ft
Altitude min
462 ft
Altitude max
462 ft
Altitude start
364 ft
Altitude end
-5.6%
Grade
-40.1%
Grade max
7.4%
Grade min
190 ft
Distance climb
1,322 ft
Distance down
190 ft
Distance flat
00:04:37
Avg time

Mighty Chicken Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Franklin Falls Dam
    Franklin, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #40229 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33564 in E-Biking
    • #2873 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #301 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #140 in E-Biking
    • #156 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    US Army Corps of Engineers

A fast run down a natural half pipe, with some small jump and drop features.

Tags
BermsDropsJumps

Trail Supporters

  • Central NH NEMBA
    Sponsor

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 184 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,694 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Mighty Chicken Trail Reports

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May 17, 2026 @ 10:37am (America/New_York)
May 17, 2026
Apr 18, 2026 @ 9:10am (America/New_York)
Apr 18, 2026
Apr 11, 2026 @ 1:50pm (America/New_York)
Apr 11, 2026
 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Oct 18, 2025 @ 1:23pm (America/New_York)
Oct 18, 2025
 Riding great - only a few small dry spots.
Sep 16, 2025 @ 5:08pm (America/New_York)
Sep 16, 2025
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Status:
on May 17, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.55 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to mighty-chicken trailhead (43.480750, -71.654200)
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      Videos

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      Mighty Chicken in Snow 12/2024
      mtb
      0:32 | 47 | Dec 8, 2024 , Franklin
      Franklin Falls MTB gopro
      mtb
      2:31 | 528 | Dec 22, 2014 , Franklin
      Franklin Falls Dam, NH - Mighty Chicken Ravine
      mtb
      3:35 | 927 | Apr 23, 2012 , Franklin
      Franklin Falls The mighty chicken trail.
      ebike
      0:04 | 278 | Apr 25, 2026 , Franklin

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mighty Chicken located?
      Mighty Chicken is located in Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Franklin Falls Dam trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.48075, -71.6542.
      ▼ How hard is Mighty Chicken?
      Mighty Chicken is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mighty Chicken?
      Mighty Chicken has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 103 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 363 ft to 462 ft.
      ▼ Is Mighty Chicken a point to point trail?
      Mighty Chicken is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mighty Chicken?
      Mighty Chicken is 1,745 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mighty Chicken?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mighty Chicken. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mighty Chicken? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mighty Chicken are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mighty Chicken?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Mighty Chicken. The trail is 1,745 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mighty Chicken?
      Mighty Chicken is a very popular trail. There have been 5,474 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,067 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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