more stats
1,906 ft
Distance
121 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:05:26
Avg time
106 ft
Altitude change
1,125 ft
Altitude min
1,240 ft
Altitude max
1,125 ft
Altitude start
1,230 ft
Altitude end
5.5%
Grade
-14.8%
Grade max
13.1%
Grade min
1,509 ft
Distance climb
161 ft
Distance down
236 ft
Distance flat
00:05:26
Avg time

Rough Cut (Lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Franconia AREA NEMBA Trail Network
    Franconia, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #317246 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #223272 in E-Biking
    • #384657 in Trail Running
    • #322708 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,123 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #986 in E-Biking
    • #4,498 in Trail Running
    • #4,336 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Franconia Area NEMBA

Flowy single track.
Lower section of Rough Cut with connections to Red Flyer, Cannon-Mittersill Road and Dark Side.

Tags
Flowy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jun 4, 2026
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Rough Cut (Lower) Trail Reports

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May 11, 2026 @ 7:07am (America/New_York)
May 11, 2026
 Traill is completely gone as of May, 2026. Clear cut, so the views are quite nice.
Aug 31, 2025 @ 12:43pm
Aug 31, 2025
 Very overgrown
Jun 11, 2025 @ 6:49am
Jun 11, 2025
Jul 3, 2024 @ 2:54am
Jul 3, 2024
 Hard to spot the trail when you leave the dirt road
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on May 11, 2026
Ideal
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rough Cut (Lower) located?
      Rough Cut (Lower) is located in Franconia AREA NEMBA Trail Network, Franconia, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Franconia AREA NEMBA Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.1876, -71.73747.
      ▼ How hard is Rough Cut (Lower)?
      Rough Cut (Lower) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rough Cut (Lower)?
      Rough Cut (Lower) has 121 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,125 ft to 1,240 ft.
      ▼ Is Rough Cut (Lower) a point to point trail?
      Rough Cut (Lower) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rough Cut (Lower)?
      Rough Cut (Lower) is 1,906 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rough Cut (Lower)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rough Cut (Lower). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rough Cut (Lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rough Cut (Lower) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rough Cut (Lower)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Rough Cut (Lower). The trail is 1,906 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rough Cut (Lower)?
      Rough Cut (Lower) is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 48 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 50 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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