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820 ft
Distance
-191 ft
Descent
00:02:07
Avg time
-191 ft
Altitude change
1,200 ft
Altitude min
1,391 ft
Altitude max
1,391 ft
Altitude start
1,200 ft
Altitude end
-23.257%
Grade
-46.32%
Grade max
-6.034%
Grade min
820 ft
Distance down
00:02:07
Avg time

Shillelagh Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Highland Mountain Bike Park
    Northfield, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking heatmap
  • Global Ranking
    #110329 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #954 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner

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AI Generated Description

Shillelagh is a highly rated 820 ft less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Northfield New Hampshire. It has rock slabs. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features bridge and rock face. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
BridgesRock slabs

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 23 miles average
6 Months
  • 96 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
All
  • 465 rides
  • Last: Nov 13, 2026
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Shillelagh Trail Reports

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Jun 4, 2026 @ 11:22am (America/New_York)
Jun 4, 2026
Sep 1, 2023 @ 7:04am
Sep 1, 2023
Jul 31, 2023 @ 10:11am
Jul 31, 2023
Rain rutted out the trail. It also feels very greasy.
Jul 31, 2023 @ 10:10am
Jul 31, 2023
Rain rutted out the trail. It also feels very greasy.
Jul 30, 2023 @ 7:55am
Jul 30, 2023
Since the heavy rain this feels like a totally new trail.
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Status:
on Jun 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.08 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to shillelagh trailhead (43.399318, -71.548930)

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      0:02 | 130 | Aug 2, 2024 , Northfield
      4.2 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 17%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shillelagh located?
      Shillelagh is located in Highland Mountain Bike Park, Northfield, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Highland Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.39932, -71.54893.
      ▼ How hard is Shillelagh?
      Shillelagh is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 23.257%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shillelagh?
      The trail has 191 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,200 ft to 1,391 ft.
      ▼ Is Shillelagh a point to point trail?
      Yes, Shillelagh is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Shillelagh?
      Shillelagh is 820 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shillelagh?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shillelagh. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Shillelagh?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Shillelagh are:
      • October (48 activities)
      • July (45 activities)
      • June (44 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Shillelagh? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shillelagh are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Shillelagh?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Shillelagh. The trail is 820 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Shillelagh?
      Shillelagh is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 2,975 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,277 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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