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1.2 miles
Distance
49 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
00:10:30
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
242 ft
Altitude min
270 ft
Altitude max
265 ft
Altitude start
269 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-6.2%
Grade max
8.2%
Grade min
2,320 ft
Distance climb
1,742 ft
Distance down
2,264 ft
Distance flat
00:10:30
Avg time

Red Maple Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Grater Woods
    Merrimack, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 80 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #135424 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #45470 in E-Biking
    • #150230 in Trail Running
    • #124080 in Hiking
    • #2751 in Adaptive Biking
    • #3083 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,154 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #203 in E-Biking
    • #2,235 in Trail Running
    • #2,100 in Hiking
    • #28 in Adaptive Biking
    • #30 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Merrimack Conservation Commission

Really mellow trail that connects up to some singletrack trails in the area. Mostly doubletrack, and a lot of it is cleanly groomed at that; a smooth, mellow pedal

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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Red Maple Trail Reports

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Jul 11, 2026 @ 10:21am (America/New_York)
Jul 11, 2026
I added a picture of the tree
Jul 4, 2026 @ 9:48am (America/New_York)
Jul 4, 2026
Headchopper blowdown on the far western end of the straightaway section. At least 2 people needed to clear this. Riders can duck and walk under it.
Jul 29, 2023 @ 8:38am
Jul 29, 2023
Downed tree with large wasp nest on the outer section of Red Maple.
Aug 19, 2022 @ 6:28am
Aug 19, 2022
Jun 26, 2022 @ 5:17am
Jun 26, 2022
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on Jul 11, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Jun 27, 2019 @ 3:53pm
      Jun 27, 2019

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Red Maple located?
      Red Maple is located in Grater Woods, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Grater Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.87098, -71.56362.
      ▼ How hard is Red Maple?
      Red Maple is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Maple?
      Red Maple has 49 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 242 ft to 270 ft.
      ▼ How long is Red Maple?
      Red Maple is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Maple?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Maple. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Red Maple?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Red Maple are:
      • May (12 activities)
      • April (7 activities)
      • June (7 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Red Maple? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Maple are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Maple?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Red Maple. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Red Maple?
      Red Maple is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 405 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 412 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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