more stats
4,409 ft
Distance
31 ft
Climb
-161 ft
Descent
00:07:38
Avg time
-131 ft
Altitude change
411 ft
Altitude min
542 ft
Altitude max
542 ft
Altitude start
410 ft
Altitude end
-3%
Grade
-22.3%
Grade max
9.1%
Grade min
945 ft
Distance climb
2,723 ft
Distance down
741 ft
Distance flat
00:07:38
Avg time

Plumb Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Joe English Reservation
    Amherst, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #113458 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #143034 in Trail Running
    • #92439 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #978 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #2,112 in Trail Running
    • #1,534 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Amherst Conservation Commission

Fun trail with some awkward sections and some fast sections.

Access Info

Access from the highland trail or from chestnut hill rd

Disclaimer

Some trails in this riding area are not bike legal. (distinguishable by red no bike signs)

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 74 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Plumb Trail Trail Reports

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Jun 5, 2022 @ 11:18am
Jun 5, 2022
Downed birch tree. Being cleared, but watch speed north of Bobtail entrance.
Sep 14, 2020 @ 7:12am
Sep 14, 2020
May 11, 2019 @ 1:42pm
May 11, 2019
Mostly dry with intermittent mud patches.
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Status:
on Jun 5, 2022
Dry
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Plumb Trail located?
      Plumb 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 42.92191, -71.60225.
      ▼ How hard is Plumb Trail?
      Plumb Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Plumb Trail?
      Plumb Trail has 31 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 161 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 411 ft to 542 ft.
      ▼ How long is Plumb Trail?
      Plumb Trail is 4,409 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Plumb Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Plumb Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Plumb Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Plumb Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Plumb Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Plumb Trail. The trail is 4,409 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Plumb Trail?
      Plumb Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 279 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 341 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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