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1,906 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-60 ft
Descent
00:09:08
Avg time
-49 ft
Altitude change
336 ft
Altitude min
397 ft
Altitude max
394 ft
Altitude start
344 ft
Altitude end
-2.6%
Grade
-11.2%
Grade max
6.1%
Grade min
456 ft
Distance climb
1,263 ft
Distance down
187 ft
Distance flat
00:09:08
Avg time

Salmon Brook Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Franklin Falls Dam
    Franklin, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 25 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #80470 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #57212 in Trail Running
    • #35150 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    US Army Corps of Engineers

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Salmon Brook is a 1,906 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Franklin New Hampshire. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. It features rock garden. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 42 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 424 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Oct 18, 2025 @ 1:23pm (America/New_York)
Oct 18, 2025
 The leaves currently on the trail definitely add to the challenge. Just a few dry spots.
Jan 6, 2024 @ 8:49am
Jan 6, 2024
All blow downs are now clear, some ice on bridges hence the minor issue
Aug 6, 2023 @ 11:14am
Aug 6, 2023
 In pretty good shape. A few very small mud / wet spots, such as the bridge.
Jun 11, 2023 @ 9:04am
Jun 11, 2023
Apr 15, 2023 @ 11:05am
Apr 15, 2023
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        Directions to salmon-brook trailhead (43.484960, -71.653010)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Salmon Brook

        ▼ Where is Salmon Brook located?
        Salmon Brook is located in Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Franklin Falls Dam trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.48496, -71.65301.
        ▼ How hard is Salmon Brook?
        Salmon Brook is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 2.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Salmon Brook?
        Salmon Brook has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 60 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 336 ft to 397 ft.
        ▼ Is Salmon Brook a point to point trail?
        Salmon Brook is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Salmon Brook?
        Salmon Brook is 1,906 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Salmon Brook?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Salmon Brook. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Salmon Brook? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Salmon Brook are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Salmon Brook?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Salmon Brook. 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 Salmon Brook?
        Salmon Brook is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,546 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,804 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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