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1.0 mile
Distance
377 ft
Climb
-320 ft
Descent
00:08:18
Avg time
57 ft
Altitude change
396 ft
Altitude min
506 ft
Altitude max
448 ft
Altitude start
506 ft
Altitude end
1.045%
Grade
-30.557%
Grade max
59.418%
Grade min
2,637 ft
Distance climb
2,190 ft
Distance down
636 ft
Distance flat
00:08:18
Avg time

Sniper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Franklin Falls Dam
    Franklin, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 75 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #3010 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #28483 in Trail Running
    • #14876 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    US Army Corps of Engineers

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AI Generated Description

Sniper is a highly rated 1 mile popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Franklin New Hampshire. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

Trail Supporters
  • Central NH NEMBA
    Sponsor
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 11.5 km average
6 Months
  • 243 rides
  • 12.4 km avg distance
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  • 2,204 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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Sniper Trail Reports

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Jun 13, 2026 @ 4:54pm (America/New_York)
Jun 13, 2026
May 17, 2026 @ 10:37am (America/New_York)
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Mar 30, 2026 @ 10:24am (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 30, 2026
 Rogue & Whaleback were dry in most spots except some ice cover remaining. Little to no mud. Sniper was much more ice covered - probably around...
Sep 16, 2025 @ 5:08pm (America/New_York)
Sep 16, 2025
Apr 10, 2025 @ 2:37pm
Apr 10, 2025
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on Jun 13, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.35 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to sniper trailhead (43.475470, -71.655670)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

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      It may be the best trail at Franklin Falls.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sniper located?
      Sniper 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 43.47547, -71.65567.
      ▼ How hard is Sniper?
      Sniper is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.045%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sniper?
      Sniper has 377 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 320 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 396 ft to 506 ft.
      ▼ Is Sniper a point to point trail?
      Sniper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sniper?
      Sniper is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sniper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sniper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sniper?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sniper are:
      • July (131 activities)
      • May (124 activities)
      • February (116 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Sniper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sniper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sniper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Sniper. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sniper?
      Sniper is a very popular trail. There have been 7,190 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,557 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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