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3.3 miles
Distance
852 ft
Climb
-202 ft
Descent
00:45:54
Avg time
650 ft
Altitude change
525 ft
Altitude min
1,175 ft
Altitude max
525 ft
Altitude start
1,175 ft
Altitude end
3.7%
Grade
-22.9%
Grade max
32.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3,612 ft
Distance down
2,083 ft
Distance flat
00:45:54
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Outer Limits Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    East Side Trails (North Conway)
    Conway, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #48049 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48527 in Trail Running
    • #41414 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge

Classic New England riding- plenty of climbing and descending, roots and rocks. Recommended to ride out and then around Outer Limits[ and return via Cheater[ Such fun!

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 66 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 464 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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Sep 6, 2026 @ 10:31am (America/New_York)
Sep 6, 2026
Not approved
last report there was a tree down, that has been cleared...thank you
Aug 30, 2026 @ 10:11am (America/New_York)
Aug 30, 2026
 Tree down about 5 min ride up from the cheater/outer limits/snowmobile road intersection.
Aug 16, 2026 @ 9:33am (America/New_York)
Aug 16, 2026
Not approved
Jul 26, 2026 @ 8:36am (America/New_York)
Jul 26, 2026
Not approved
Jul 19, 2026 @ 11:18am (America/New_York)
Jul 19, 2026
Not approved
down trees have been cleared.
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on Aug 30, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.79 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to outer-limits-76033 trailhead (44.018400, -71.099260)
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        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

        Routes with this trail

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        Sunday Ride
        ★ 3.8 • 9 miles • 768 ft • 37 •
        Nice MtB look from Pudding Pond, the Knot, Swamp, out and back on Swensonout and Cheater, then Pillar to...
        72
        13 Mile Loop
        13 miles • 1,566 ft • 11 •
        Nothing too technical on this loop but very scenic and a good deal of climbing - especially the first few...
        66
        The Whole Redchilada
        17 miles • 2,271 ft • 15 •
        A full tour of best trails in the Redstone zone!
        3.5 ★★★★★
        4 Ratings
        5 ★ 25%
        4 ★ 25%
        3 ★ 25%
        2 ★ 25%
        1 ★

        4 Reviews & Comments

        mikebones663
        anyone know how technical this climb is? can it be pedaled?
        Tswgnr
        Excellent section of trail. Well-built. Technical with some flowy bits at times but also tight and twisty. Connected to Twilight making a clockwise loop. Mixed in Cheater going out. I would agree some sections are rated black but I was comfortable riding the trail blind as this was my first time to the trail system.
        6daysofslay
        Great man made features from natural rock. Great job who ever built it and maintains it.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Outer Limits located?
        Outer Limits 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 44.0184, -71.09926.
        ▼ How hard is Outer Limits?
        Outer Limits is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 3.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Outer Limits?
        Outer Limits has 852 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 202 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 525 ft to 1,175 ft.
        ▼ Is Outer Limits a point to point trail?
        Outer Limits is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Outer Limits?
        Outer Limits is 3.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Outer Limits?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Outer Limits. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Outer Limits? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Outer Limits are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Outer Limits?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 52 minutes to ride Outer Limits. The trail is 3.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Outer Limits?
        Outer Limits is a very popular trail. There have been 1,377 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,542 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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