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1,020 ft
Distance
-61 ft
Descent
254 ft
High Point
-61 ft
Altitude change
193 ft
Altitude min
254 ft
Altitude start
194 ft
Altitude end
-6%
Grade
-12.3%
Grade max
1.6%
Grade min
39 ft
Distance climb
869 ft
Distance down
112 ft
Distance flat

Rootdown Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Beech Hill
    Durham, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Rootdown is a 1,020 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Durham New Hampshire. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 44 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 173 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Rootdown located?
      Rootdown is located in Beech Hill, Durham, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Beech Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.15764, -70.94446.
      How hard is Rootdown?
      Rootdown is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      What is the elevation gain for Rootdown?
      The trail has 61 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 193 ft to 254 ft.
      Is Rootdown a point to point trail?
      Rootdown is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Rootdown?
      Rootdown is 1,020 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Rootdown?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rootdown. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Rootdown?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rootdown are:
      • September (25 activities)
      • May (23 activities)
      • August (21 activities)
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      How do I access Rootdown? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rootdown are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How busy is Rootdown?
      Rootdown is a moderately popular trail. There have been 703 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 970 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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