more stats
1,404 ft
Distance
41 ft
Climb
-79 ft
Descent
00:03:14
Avg time
-39 ft
Altitude change
488 ft
Altitude min
560 ft
Altitude max
531 ft
Altitude start
492 ft
Altitude end
-2.8%
Grade
-28.3%
Grade max
14.1%
Grade min
505 ft
Distance climb
682 ft
Distance down
171 ft
Distance flat
00:03:14
Avg time

P-H Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Joe English Reservation
    Amherst, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #209129 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #121978 in Trail Running
    • #132311 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,750 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #1,645 in Trail Running
    • #2,274 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Amherst Conservation Commission

The P-H Trail forms a connector between the Plumb Trail from Chestnut Hill and the Highland Trail from PMEC and Brook Road. With a portion of the Plumb Trail it forms a loop of .9 miles from Chestnut Hill Road that takes the traveler out to a ledge top and one of the viewpoints in the reservation. Steep at times, best ridden counter-clockwise.

Access Info

East to West, enter Joe English Reservation at Chestnut Hill Road, Leave Plumb Trail at .9 miles, Post 20. West to East, The trail begins at the Highland Trail and Plumb Trail connector intersection.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 32 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 95 rides
  • Last: Nov 4, 2026
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P-H Trail Trail Reports

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May 10, 2026 @ 2:44pm (America/New_York)
May 10, 2026
 All clear - dry Be careful on the rock roll to drop on Eagle Trail - some joker keeps putting branches across the landing zone. Very dangerous...
Jun 19, 2022 @ 8:58am
Jun 19, 2022
 Well marked with signs
Sep 14, 2020 @ 7:12am
Sep 14, 2020
 Mint
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      Routes with this trail

      52
      The Goods
      ★ 1.0 • 13 miles • 1,658 ft • 33 • Loop •
      A tour of Joe English, Betty Arnold and the Bicentennial Trail systems with backtracking minimized....
      38
      Dads Day Point to Point
      31 miles • 2,928 ft • 26 • Point to Point •
      Multi park tour. connecting from amherst and merrimack parcels

      2 Reviews & Comments

      ChiefSilverback ChiefSilverback
      Rode this trail yesterday during an explore of this network. I really don't know why this one is rate black, there's nothing that sets it apart from any of the other blues around it?

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is P-H Trail located?
      P-H Trail is located in Joe English Reservation, Amherst, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Joe English Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.92098, -71.60541.
      ▼ How hard is P-H Trail?
      P-H Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 2.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for P-H Trail?
      P-H Trail has 41 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 79 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 488 ft to 560 ft.
      ▼ Is P-H Trail a point to point trail?
      P-H Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is P-H Trail?
      P-H Trail is 1,404 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on P-H Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on P-H Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access P-H Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to P-H Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride P-H Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride P-H Trail. The trail is 1,404 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is P-H Trail?
      P-H Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 373 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 420 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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