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3,415 ft
Distance
111 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:07:45
Avg time
81 ft
Altitude change
501 ft
Altitude min
614 ft
Altitude max
501 ft
Altitude start
581 ft
Altitude end
2.4%
Grade
-10.6%
Grade max
17.5%
Grade min
2,808 ft
Distance climb
587 ft
Distance down
23 ft
Distance flat
00:07:45
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Muffler Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    East Side Trails (North Conway)
    Conway, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #109079 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #28229 in Trail Running
    • #26063 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed

The Muffler is a shorter, more direct route from the Hemlock Drive parking area to the height of land to the west of the powerline, where it joins Pillar to Pond. Can be wet in the spring..

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  • 6 miles average
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  • 52 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 980 rides
  • Last: Jun 25, 2026
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        Directions to muffler trailhead (44.020700, -71.103670)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Muffler

        Where is Muffler located?
        Muffler is located in East Side Trails (North Conway), Conway, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the East Side Trails (North Conway) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.0207, -71.10367.
        How hard is Muffler?
        Muffler is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Muffler?
        Muffler has 111 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 501 ft to 614 ft.
        Is Muffler a point to point trail?
        Muffler is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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