more stats
3,425 ft
Distance
225 ft
Climb
-22 ft
Descent
00:13:25
Avg time
201 ft
Altitude change
1,355 ft
Altitude min
1,582 ft
Altitude max
1,356 ft
Altitude start
1,558 ft
Altitude end
5.9%
Grade
-11.1%
Grade max
15.5%
Grade min
2,648 ft
Distance climb
351 ft
Distance down
427 ft
Distance flat
00:13:25
Avg time

S & L Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Franconia AREA NEMBA Trail Network
    Franconia, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #31850 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #399946 in Trail Running
    • #130559 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #234 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #4,595 in Trail Running
    • #2,243 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Franconia Area NEMBA

The trail S&L can have very wet spots in the spring and when the weather has been rainy. In spots the trail is hard to follow and there are a few very technical areas.

Tags
Faint trailRock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 18 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 43 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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S & L Trail Reports

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Aug 31, 2025 @ 12:43pm
Aug 31, 2025
 Dry
Aug 5, 2025 @ 3:46pm
Aug 5, 2025
 reporter
today string trimmed the bottom part, much easier to follow now, also cleared blowdowns and clipped back some berry bushes.
Jun 11, 2025 @ 6:49am
Jun 11, 2025
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Status:
on Aug 31, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      jlougee72
      Part of this trail on the lower end has been impacted by logging. The trail is not discernible and I hiked north through the slash to get on the logging road shown as a green trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is S & L located?
      S & L 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 44.18344, -71.7318.
      ▼ How hard is S & L?
      S & L is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for S & L?
      S & L has 225 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 22 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,355 ft to 1,582 ft.
      ▼ Is S & L a point to point trail?
      S & L is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is S & L?
      S & L is 3,425 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on S & L?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on S & L. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access S & L? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to S & L are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride S & L?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride S & L. The trail is 3,425 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is S & L?
      S & L is a very popular trail. There have been 136 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 137 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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