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3.3 miles
Distance
852 ft
Climb
-202 ft
Descent
00:43:14
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
00:43:14
Avg time

Outer Limits Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    East Side Trails (North Conway)
    Conway, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #92007 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #305957 in Trail Running
    • #152072 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #783 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #3,648 in Trail Running
    • #2,800 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • eBike Allowed
  • 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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BermsBridges

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
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Outer Limits Trail Reports

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Sep 27, 2026 @ 11:42am (America/New_York)
Sep 27, 2026
reporter Closed due to Posted Private Property on which the trail enters.
Sep 6, 2026 @ 10:31am (America/New_York)
Sep 6, 2026
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
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Status:
on Sep 27, 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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      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 43 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 1,386 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,554 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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