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3,734 ft
Distance
54 ft
Climb
-54 ft
Descent
1,040 ft
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
984 ft
Altitude min
1,008 ft
Altitude start
1,007 ft
Altitude end
-11.6%
Grade max
12.2%
Grade min
994 ft
Distance climb
997 ft
Distance down
1,381 ft
Distance flat

Putnam Loop Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Turnpike Trails
    Francestown, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Fisher Hill Town Forest

This is a mellow and easy trail which loops around the town forest on terrain that never gets very steep. There is one high bridge that is much easier when riding the loop in the counter-clockwise direction and fairly challenging in the clockwise direction. At two points along this trail there are junctions with the longer and much harder Perimeter Trail, as well as the Fisher Hill Trail. To keep the easiest terrain, stay on the Putnam Loop which is the inner loop.

source: http://turnpiketrails.org/trails.html
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Jul 28, 2025 @ 4:53pm
Jul 28, 2025
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Mar 17, 2025 @ 12:16pm
Mar 17, 2025
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Mar 17, 2025 @ 12:13pm
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Oct 25, 2024 @ 3:59pm
Oct 25, 2024
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Putnam Loop Trail

        ▼ Where is Putnam Loop Trail located?
        Putnam Loop Trail is located in Turnpike Trails, Francestown, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Turnpike Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.00435, -71.83164.
        ▼ How hard is Putnam Loop Trail?
        Putnam Loop Trail is rated as Green difficulty.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Putnam Loop Trail?
        Putnam Loop Trail has 54 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 54 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 984 ft to 1,040 ft.
        ▼ Is Putnam Loop Trail a point to point trail?
        Putnam Loop Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Putnam Loop Trail?
        Putnam Loop Trail is 3,734 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Putnam Loop Trail?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Putnam Loop Trail. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Putnam Loop Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Putnam Loop Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Putnam Loop Trail?
        Putnam Loop Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 46 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 49 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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