more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
95 ft
Climb
-263 ft
Descent
00:14:14
Avg time
-168 ft
Altitude change
731 ft
Altitude min
913 ft
Altitude max
913 ft
Altitude start
745 ft
Altitude end
-2.1%
Grade
-20.4%
Grade max
20.4%
Grade min
1,969 ft
Distance climb
5,072 ft
Distance down
1,033 ft
Distance flat
00:14:14
Avg time

Phorest Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lyme Town Forest
    Lyme, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #194777 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #338090 in Trail Running
    • #118864 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,592 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #3,998 in Trail Running
    • #2,006 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    UVLT

Super fun trail with some rollers and tons of loam. Fun descents with little noticeable climbing.

*Watch out for your front wheel getting sucked into a hole. Some of the downhills have some steep little rollers.

Tags
JumpsLoamyRock gardensRollers
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 37 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Phorest Trail Reports

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Nov 2, 2022 @ 2:18am
Nov 2, 2022
 Leaf blown 11/2
Apr 23, 2022 @ 9:15am
Apr 23, 2022
 All clear.
Apr 21, 2022 @ 1:36pm
Apr 21, 2022
 Trees down across trail. Saw or chainsaw required. Otherwise trail is in good shape.
Mar 25, 2022 @ 1:46pm
Mar 25, 2022
 Kudos to whoever leaf blew the trail and cut and removed several trees blocking the trail. Trail is mostly dry and in good shape considering it's...
Nov 25, 2021 @ 6:05am
Nov 25, 2021
 reporter little bit leafy
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on Nov 2, 2022
Ideal
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      Trail dried out except for very wettest portions; a little mud in those

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Phorest located?
      Phorest is located in Lyme Town Forest, Lyme, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Lyme Town Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.85094, -72.11203.
      ▼ How hard is Phorest?
      Phorest is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Phorest?
      Phorest has 95 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 263 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 731 ft to 913 ft.
      ▼ Is Phorest a point to point trail?
      Phorest is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Phorest?
      Phorest is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Phorest?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Phorest. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Phorest? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Phorest are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Phorest?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Phorest. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Phorest?
      Phorest is a very popular trail. There have been 147 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 150 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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