more stats
4,026 ft
Distance
320 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:13:21
Avg time
312 ft
Altitude change
1,480 ft
Altitude min
1,792 ft
Altitude max
1,480 ft
Altitude start
1,791 ft
Altitude end
7.7%
Grade
-6%
Grade max
23.2%
Grade min
3,497 ft
Distance climb
246 ft
Distance down
282 ft
Distance flat
00:13:21
Avg time

Shoulder Press Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    BTA
    Bethlehem, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #262770 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #349450 in Trail Running
    • #323432 in Hiking
    • #24368 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #2,366 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #4,230 in Trail Running
    • #4,346 in Hiking
    • #851 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Though Shoulder Press is technically a bi-directional trail, most riders use this trail to climb from the bottom of Shoulder Roll back to Truckin’ for another lap on Shoulder Roll, or to access the Mountain (Agassiz) Trails from the River (Ammo) Trails. The trail climbs 320 feet. The trail has sections on a double track and some hand-built single track that get a bit technical in sections

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 28 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 61 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shoulder Press located?
      Shoulder Press is located in BTA, Bethlehem, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the BTA trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.28104, -71.65753.
      ▼ How hard is Shoulder Press?
      Shoulder Press is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shoulder Press?
      Shoulder Press has 320 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,480 ft to 1,792 ft.
      ▼ Is Shoulder Press a point to point trail?
      Shoulder Press is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Shoulder Press?
      Shoulder Press is 4,026 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shoulder Press?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shoulder Press. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Shoulder Press? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shoulder Press are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Shoulder Press?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Shoulder Press. The trail is 4,026 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Shoulder Press?
      Shoulder Press is a moderately popular trail. There have been 197 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 205 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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