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1.8 miles
Distance
134 ft
Climb
-456 ft
Descent
00:25:21
Avg time
-321 ft
Altitude change
505 ft
Altitude min
834 ft
Altitude max
834 ft
Altitude start
512 ft
Altitude end
-3.3%
Grade
-19.4%
Grade max
17.6%
Grade min
1,877 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,457 ft
Distance flat
00:25:21
Avg time

Mooseknuckles Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Knox and School Forests
    Bow, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #76670 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #113488 in Trail Running
    • #340818 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #659 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #1,488 in Trail Running
    • #4,615 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Bow Open Spaces

Awesome section of trail purpose-built with rock features and steeps to rival some of the better trails in the area. Relatively new so needs to be worn in some. Also be careful going after a rain, as there are some serious wet areas. The climb from east is a killer, and the DH from west is blissful.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 53 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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Mooseknuckles Trail Reports

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Jun 14, 2023 @ 12:16pm
Jun 14, 2023
Aug 17, 2020 @ 7:11am
Aug 17, 2020
 New bridges built over the swamp. Some parts of the trail need a little work but otherwise great technical trail.
Apr 22, 2020 @ 1:27pm
Apr 22, 2020
Apr 22, 2020 @ 1:27pm
Apr 22, 2020
Sick trail just a little wet
Oct 19, 2017 @ 9:46am
Oct 19, 2017
 Massive amount of huge trees have been cut down across the trail. Impassable
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on Jun 14, 2023
Wet
Avg: 4.17 (6 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mooseknuckles located?
      Mooseknuckles is located in Knox and School Forests, Bow, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Knox and School Forests trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.1146, -71.54527.
      ▼ How hard is Mooseknuckles?
      Mooseknuckles is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mooseknuckles?
      Mooseknuckles has 134 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 456 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 505 ft to 834 ft.
      ▼ Is Mooseknuckles a point to point trail?
      Mooseknuckles is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mooseknuckles?
      Mooseknuckles is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mooseknuckles?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mooseknuckles. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mooseknuckles? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mooseknuckles are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mooseknuckles?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 25 minutes to ride Mooseknuckles. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mooseknuckles?
      Mooseknuckles is a moderately popular trail. There have been 204 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 214 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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