more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
91 ft
Climb
-136 ft
Descent
00:14:59
Avg time
-45 ft
Altitude change
328 ft
Altitude min
389 ft
Altitude max
389 ft
Altitude start
344 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-16%
Grade max
14.4%
Grade min
1,539 ft
Distance climb
2,438 ft
Distance down
2,415 ft
Distance flat
00:14:59
Avg time

Silverfish Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Grater Woods
    Merrimack, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #63976 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24776 in E-Biking
    • #110290 in Trail Running
    • #133412 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #525 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #103 in E-Biking
    • #1,432 in Trail Running
    • #2,305 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Merrimack Conservation Commission

Super fun twisty track with a few technical spots and some super short punchy climbs. One of the better trails at Grater.

Tags
Tight and twisty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 58 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 617 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Silverfish Trail Reports

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on Jul 2, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Silverfish located?
      Silverfish is located in Grater Woods, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Grater Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.8656, -71.57002.
      ▼ How hard is Silverfish?
      Silverfish is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Silverfish?
      Silverfish has 91 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 136 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 328 ft to 389 ft.
      ▼ How long is Silverfish?
      Silverfish is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Silverfish?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Silverfish. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Silverfish? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Silverfish are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Silverfish?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Silverfish. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Silverfish?
      Silverfish is a very popular trail. There have been 2,081 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,118 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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