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2.1 miles
Distance
166 ft
Climb
-314 ft
Descent
00:21:48
Avg time
-148 ft
Altitude change
629 ft
Altitude min
908 ft
Altitude max
897 ft
Altitude start
748 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-22.8%
Grade max
14.9%
Grade min
4,656 ft
Distance climb
5,095 ft
Distance down
1,398 ft
Distance flat
00:21:48
Avg time

Old School Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    West Side (North Conway)
    Conway, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #68192 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #133081 in Trail Running
    • #132520 in Hiking
    • #25632 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #555 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #1,873 in Trail Running
    • #2,279 in Hiking
    • #285 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    White Mountain National Forest

Best Ridden from the end of High Street at the Kiosk (counter clockwise)--this trail has been seriously upgraded. You no longer have a drag up the USFS logging road. The new reroute is a pleasure to ride and the return from the southernmost end back up to High Street parking has also been reouted to make for an enjoyable climb out.. After the reroute, there is a fun downhill followed by The fun downhill when riding counter clockwise still puts a grin on your face

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Bridges
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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 116 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 683 rides
  • Last: Oct 6, 2026
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Oct 3, 2026 @ 10:22am (America/New_York)
Oct 3, 2026
Aug 1, 2026 @ 10:40am (America/New_York)
Aug 1, 2026
 Surprised to see a bear and cub at the end of the bog bridges, just past the pond on the right... luckily the trail went left!
Jul 8, 2026 @ 9:04am (America/New_York)
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Jun 29, 2026 @ 7:52am (America/New_York)
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on Oct 3, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.83 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      From Marshall to High School (Old School) Loop and Back
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      5 ★ 50%
      4 ★ 25%
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      8 Reviews & Comments

      WhiteMountainRambler
      The recent addition of the final loop segment, plus the well considered tweaks to the alignment have made this trail a must do classic. This holds up anywhere as a great intermediate loop.
      RIDINDIRTYMTB RIDINDIRTYMTB
      Best trail in the valley. Worst climb out in the world. Totally worth it.
      sambernstein
      Wicked fun XC downhill with a techy flavor. Some fresh bench cutting and minor reroutes thanks to WMNEMBA recently.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Old School Loop located?
      Old School Loop is located in West Side (North Conway), Conway, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the West Side (North Conway) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.02259, -71.17161.
      ▼ How hard is Old School Loop?
      Old School Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old School Loop?
      Old School Loop has 166 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 314 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 629 ft to 908 ft.
      ▼ Is Old School Loop a point to point trail?
      Old School Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Old School Loop?
      Old School Loop is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old School Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Old School Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Old School Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old School Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Old School Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Old School Loop. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Old School Loop?
      Old School Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,682 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,662 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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