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3,512 ft
Distance
124 ft
Climb
-119 ft
Descent
00:08:21
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
178 ft
Altitude min
221 ft
Altitude max
185 ft
Altitude start
191 ft
Altitude end
0.149%
Grade
-17.997%
Grade max
22.524%
Grade min
1,551 ft
Distance climb
1,586 ft
Distance down
375 ft
Distance flat
00:08:21
Avg time

North Loop Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Wildcat Falls Conservation Area
    Merrimack, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #325829 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #148041 in Trail Running
    • #71776 in Hiking
    • #24886 in Snowshoeing
    • #28002 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #3,253 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #2,194 in Trail Running
    • #1,250 in Hiking
    • #876 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,062 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Merrimack Conservation Commission

Easy to follow with narrow growth. The trail is easy with one mildly steep section

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 16, 2026
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North Loop Trail Trail Reports

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Jul 24, 2023 @ 8:58am
Jul 24, 2023
 Wildcat Falls is open, see town web site.
Jun 28, 2020 @ 7:14am
Jun 28, 2020
Wildcat Falls is closed until further notice due to illegal activities and trail damage.
Mar 18, 2020 @ 1:21pm
Mar 18, 2020
 Tree across trail at top of hill closest to homes. Otherwise great trail
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on Jul 24, 2023
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is North Loop Trail located?
      North Loop Trail is located in Wildcat Falls Conservation Area, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Wildcat Falls Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.86056, -71.50729.
      ▼ How hard is North Loop Trail?
      North Loop Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.149%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for North Loop Trail?
      North Loop Trail has 124 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 119 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 178 ft to 221 ft.
      ▼ Is North Loop Trail a point to point trail?
      North Loop Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is North Loop Trail?
      North Loop Trail is 3,512 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on North Loop Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on North Loop Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access North Loop Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to North Loop Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride North Loop Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride North Loop Trail. The trail is 3,512 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is North Loop Trail?
      North Loop Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 153 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 151 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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